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Parsley vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsley and mozzarella

  • Parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate, yet mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1365% higher.
  • Parsley contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Parsley, fresh and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +483.2%
Contains more IronIron +2380%
Contains more CopperCopper +451.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +803.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +207.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +994.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91011.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1588.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.2%
Contains more WaterWater +75.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +825.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2064.6%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1542%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsley Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Mozzarella DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1.8µg 1365%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Iron 6.2mg 0.25mg 74%
Phosphorus 58mg 524mg 67%
Calcium 138mg 731mg 59%
Protein 2.97g 27.5g 49%
Saturated fat 0.132g 10.867g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Folate 152µg 9µg 36%
Vitamin A 421µg 137µg 32%
Selenium 0.1µg 15.7µg 28%
Fats 0.79g 17.1g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.34mg 19%
Zinc 1.07mg 3.13mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Potassium 554mg 95mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.027mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Calories 36kcal 280kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 4.844g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.12mg 7%
Manganese 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.02mg 6%
Magnesium 50mg 26mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.15mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.509g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Sodium 56mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Choline 12.8mg 18.4mg 1%
Carbs 6.33g 3.1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley Mozzarella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
379%
Parsley
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.735g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.