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Walnut oil vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between walnut oil and mozzarella

  • Walnut oil is higher in vitamin K, yet mozzarella is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily phosphorus needs 75% more than walnut oil.
  • Walnut oil contains 8 times more vitamin K than mozzarella. While walnut oil contains 15µg of vitamin K, mozzarella contains only 1.8µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in walnut oil is lower.
  • The glycemic index of walnut oil is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, walnut 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 0.22%
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 EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +484.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 24% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 63.3 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 -16.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +370.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12336.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Mozzarella DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 0.509g 419%
Fats 100g 17.1g 128%
Phosphorus 0mg 524mg 75%
Calcium 0mg 731mg 73%
Protein 0g 27.5g 55%
Monounsaturated fat 22.8g 4.844g 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Calories 884kcal 280kcal 30%
Selenium 0µg 15.7µg 29%
Zinc 0mg 3.13mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.34mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Vitamin K 15µg 1.8µg 11%
Saturated fat 9.1g 10.867g 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Magnesium 0mg 26mg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.027mg 3%
Potassium 0mg 95mg 3%
Choline 0.4mg 18.4mg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.25mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Sodium 0mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.23g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil 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
4%
Walnut oil
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.