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Spread vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Mozzarella

  • Spread has more Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 72% more than Spread.
  • Mozzarella has 63 times less Sodium than Spread. Spread has 1013mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella has 16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
Spread
4
:
6
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Iron +216%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Copper +381.5%
Contains more Calcium +5991.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +788.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +206.9%
Contains more Selenium +61.9%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +216%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Copper +381.5%
Contains more Calcium +5991.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +788.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +206.9%
Contains more Selenium +61.9%

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.
Spread
Spread
7
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 E +1060%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
4
:
1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Carbs +285.2%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Protein +259%
Equal in Fats - 17.1
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 Carbs +285.2%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Protein +259%
Equal in Fats - 17.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
3
:
0
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.9%
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 3.1g Spread
Protein 7.66g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 17.34g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 3.1g Spread
Calories 235kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 0g 1.23g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 0g Spread
Calcium 12mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.79mg 0.25mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 59mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 110mg 95mg Spread
Sodium 1013mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 1.02mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.13mg 0.027mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg Spread
Selenium 9.7µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 87IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.15mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 13IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.02mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.12mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg Spread
Folate 2µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.92µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 54mg Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 10.867g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 4.844g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.509g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Spread
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.