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Mayonnaise vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mayonnaise and Mozzarella

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mayonnaise's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 134% more.
  • Mayonnaise has 40 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. Mayonnaise has 635mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella has 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2395.2%
Contains more Potassium +375%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1986.7%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +582.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2395.2%
Contains more Potassium +375%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +1986.7%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +582.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8955.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +695.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +666.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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 E +2086.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8955.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +695.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +337.7%
Contains more Protein +2764.6%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Water +130.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 Fats +337.7%
Contains more Protein +2764.6%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Water +130.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8680%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.867
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8680%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.867

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 0.96g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 74.85g 17.1g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 680kcal 280kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g 1.23g Mayonnaise
Calcium 8mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.21mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 1mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 21mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 20mg 95mg Mozzarella
Sodium 635mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.15mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.019mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 2.3µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 65IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.15mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 5µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 163µg 1.8µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 42mg 54mg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 11.703g 10.867g Mozzarella
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 4.844g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.509g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
43%
Mayonnaise
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.