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Wheat vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat and Mozzarella?

  • Wheat is richer in Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Fiber, while Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 72% higher.
  • Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +604%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +666.7%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains more Calcium +8022.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.5%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +604%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +666.7%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains more Calcium +8022.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.5%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%

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.
Wheat
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Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1820.8%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +12825%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1820.8%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +12825%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +790.3%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +381.6%
Contains more Fats +1960.2%
Contains more Other +252.9%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 Carbs +790.3%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Protein +381.6%
Contains more Fats +1960.2%
Contains more Other +252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.5%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 3.1g Wheat
Protein 5.71g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.83g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 27.6g 3.1g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 3.07g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 4.3g 0g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 1.76mg 0.25mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 26mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 164mg 95mg Wheat
Sodium 8mg 16mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.207mg 0.027mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 15.7µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg Wheat
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 0.12mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 11µg 9µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 0.077g 10.867g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
9%
Wheat
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.