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Yolk vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yolk and Mozzarella

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin D, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Mozzarella has more Calcium.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 344% more.
  • Yolk has 45 times more Choline than Mozzarella. Yolk has 820.2mg of Choline, while Mozzarella has 18.4mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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 Iron +992%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Selenium +256.7%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +992%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Selenium +256.7%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%

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.
Yolk
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Contains more Vitamin A +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin D +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Protein +73.4%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Water - 49.9
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Protein +73.4%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.9%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +725.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 3.1g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 26.54g 17.1g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 3.1g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 280kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 1.23g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 2.73mg 0.25mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 390mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 109mg 95mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 2.3mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.077mg 0.027mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 15.7µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 517IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 137µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.15mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 13IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.3µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.02mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.34mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.08mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 9µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.92µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 9.551g 10.867g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 4.844g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.509g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1031mg)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.