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Table salt vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Table salt and Mozzarella

  • Mozzarella is richer than Table salt in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Table salt is 1684% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
3
:
7
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +2945.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1087.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3030%
Contains more Selenium +15600%
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +32%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +2945.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2500%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1087.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3030%
Contains more Selenium +15600%
Equal in Copper - 0.027

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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
10
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Other +4058.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24850%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +4058.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24850%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 0g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 0g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 0kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 0g 1.23g Table salt
Calcium 24mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.33mg 0.25mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 0mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 8mg 95mg Mozzarella
Sodium 38758mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.1mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.03mg 0.027mg Table salt
Manganese 0.1mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 0IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 0µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 10.867g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.509g Mozzarella

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 38742mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.