Parmesan vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Parmesan and Mozzarella different?
- Parmesan has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Zinc than Mozzarella.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Parmesan is 78% higher.
- Parmesan contains 2 times more Selenium than Mozzarella. While Parmesan contains 34.4µg of Selenium, Mozzarella contains only 15.7µg.
- Mozzarella has less Sodium.
Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +348.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +199.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.3% |
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Protein
~27.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +47.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 280kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 27.5g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 17.1g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 13IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 3.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 524mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 517IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 262µg | 137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.071mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 10.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 4.844g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.509g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmesan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.504g)