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Spinach raw vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach raw and mozzarella

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and iron, yet mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 401% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, raw 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +203.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +487.4%
Contains more IronIron +984%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +638.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +490.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +969.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1470%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26727.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2055.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~18.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +83.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +861.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4284.6%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw 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 Spinach raw Mozzarella DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 1.8µg 401%
Phosphorus 49mg 524mg 68%
Calcium 99mg 731mg 63%
Protein 2.86g 27.5g 49%
Saturated fat 0.063g 10.867g 49%
Folate 194µg 9µg 46%
Manganese 0.897mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Vitamin A 469µg 137µg 37%
Iron 2.71mg 0.25mg 31%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Selenium 1µg 15.7µg 27%
Fats 0.39g 17.1g 26%
Zinc 0.53mg 3.13mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Potassium 558mg 95mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.15mg 13%
Calories 23kcal 280kcal 13%
Magnesium 79mg 26mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.34mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 4.844g 12%
Copper 0.13mg 0.027mg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.08mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.12mg 4%
Sodium 79mg 16mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.509g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 3.1g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 1.23g N/A
Choline 19.3mg 18.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
137%
Spinach raw
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.