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Pear vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pear and mozzarella different?

  • Pear is higher in fiber; however, mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for mozzarella is 73% higher.
  • Pear has less saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than pear (38).

Pears, raw 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.
Pear
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 2.7% 10% 6.8% 27% 2.7% 5.1% 0.13% 6.3% 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 PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8022.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3030%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4266.7%
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.
Pear
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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 14% 0.33% 2.4% 0% 3% 6% 3% 2.9% 6.7% 0% 11% 5.3% 2.8%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 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 +391.3%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7538.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12114.3%
Contains more OtherOther +674.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
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11% 42% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Mozzarella DV% diff.
Phosphorus 12mg 524mg 73%
Calcium 9mg 731mg 72%
Protein 0.36g 27.5g 54%
Saturated fat 0.022g 10.867g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Selenium 0.1µg 15.7µg 28%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.13mg 28%
Fats 0.14g 17.1g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.34mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Vitamin A 1µg 137µg 15%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.084g 4.844g 12%
Calories 57kcal 280kcal 11%
Fructose 6.42g 8%
Copper 0.082mg 0.027mg 6%
Magnesium 7mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 15.23g 3.1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.509g 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.048mg 2%
Choline 5.1mg 18.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Sodium 1mg 16mg 1%
Iron 0.18mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 1%
Potassium 116mg 95mg 1%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 12.13g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 9.75g 1.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.011mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0%
Leucine 0.019mg 0%
Lysine 0.017mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0%
Valine 0.017mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear 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
4%
Pear
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.845g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.