Mozzarella vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and chocolate different?
- Mozzarella is higher in calcium, protein, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 111% higher.
- Mozzarella contains 13 times more calcium than chocolate. While mozzarella contains 731mg of calcium, chocolate contains only 56mg.
- Mozzarella has less saturated fat.
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1205.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +423.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +461.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +488.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3108% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3707.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +504.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 1.028mg | 111% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 8.02mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 56mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Protein | 27.5g | 4.88g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 206mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 18.519g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.23µg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 31.28g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.05mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 61.17g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 2µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 559mg | 14% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 546kcal | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 9.54g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 2.01mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.947g | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.085g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 1.092g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.042mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D* | 13 IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 9.8g | 0.89g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 102kcal | 1119kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 36g | 18g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.49 | 0.57 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +463.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5044.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1873.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.5% |
