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Yogurt vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yogurt and Mozzarella

  • Yogurt has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B12 than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 62% more than Yogurt.
  • Yogurt has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Calcium +564.5%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +501.9%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +61.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains more Calcium +564.5%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +501.9%
Contains more Copper +58.8%
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.
Yogurt
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +12825%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +12825%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Protein +169.9%
Contains more Fats +4284.6%
Contains more Other +233.3%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +16.1%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Protein +169.9%
Contains more Fats +4284.6%
Contains more Other +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9039.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4141.7%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9039.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4141.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.1g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.39g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.6g 3.1g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 3.24g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 110mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.07mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 135mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 141mg 95mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.52mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.017mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.009mg Yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 4IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.12mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 7µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Cholesterol 5mg 54mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 0.117g 10.867g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.509g Mozzarella
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.