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Turkey meat vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey meat and mozzarella

  • Turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, choline, and iron; however, mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 72% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has 80 times more vitamin B3 than mozzarella. While turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, mozzarella has only 0.12mg.
  • Mozzarella has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.6%
Contains more IronIron +336%
Contains more CopperCopper +244.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5121.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +670%
Contains more CholineCholine +375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.92µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 WaterWater +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +131.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
~equal in Protein ~27.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 14mg 731mg 72%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.12mg 59%
Phosphorus 223mg 524mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.08mg 41%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10.867g 40%
Selenium 29.8µg 15.7µg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Cholesterol 109mg 54mg 18%
Fats 7.39g 17.1g 15%
Vitamin A 12µg 137µg 14%
Choline 87.4mg 18.4mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.509g 11%
Iron 1.09mg 0.25mg 11%
Copper 0.093mg 0.027mg 7%
Zinc 2.48mg 3.13mg 6%
Calories 189kcal 280kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 4.844g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.34mg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.92µg 4%
Potassium 239mg 95mg 4%
Sodium 103mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.02mg 2%
Protein 28.55g 27.5g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.15mg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 3.1g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 3.1g N/A
Vitamin D 15IU 13IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.23g N/A
Folate 9µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Mozzarella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
50%
Turkey meat
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.