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Powdered milk vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powdered milk and Mozzarella different?

  • Powdered milk has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Choline, and Vitamin B6 than Mozzarella.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Powdered milk is 97% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 23 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. While Powdered milk contains 371mg of Sodium, Mozzarella contains only 16mg.

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
9
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1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Calcium +24.8%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Magnesium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +1300%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.13
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Calcium +24.8%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Magnesium +226.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +1300%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.13
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
12
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0
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin A +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.5%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.5%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +1139.4%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Water +1920.2%
Equal in Protein - 27.5
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Mozzarella
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 Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +1139.4%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Water +1920.2%
Equal in Protein - 27.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 3.1g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 26.71g 17.1g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 3.1g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 280kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 912mg 731mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.25mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg 26mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 524mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 95mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.34mg 3.13mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.027mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 15.7µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 517IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 137µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.15mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 13IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.02mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.34mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.12mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 9µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.92µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.8µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 16.742g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 4.844g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.509g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
93%
Powdered milk
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.