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Corn nuts vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn nuts and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Corn nuts have more Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% more.
  • Corn nuts contain 5 times more Fiber than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Corn nuts contain 8.4g of Fiber, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 1.6g.
  • Corn nuts contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 +102.4%
Contains more Magnesium +419%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Copper +103%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +1847.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +102.4%
Contains more Magnesium +419%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Copper +103%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +1847.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.98

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 343
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 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 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 343
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +163.4%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +2251.9%
Equal in Other - 3.72
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more Carbs +163.4%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Water +2251.9%
Equal in Other - 3.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 25.62g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 14.3g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 71.7g 27.22g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 324kcal Corn nuts
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 1.6g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.7mg 0.84mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 21mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 286mg 121mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 1008mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.88mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.136mg 0.067mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg 0.363mg Corn nuts
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 338IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.15mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 0.98mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.084mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Corn nuts
Trans Fat 0.372g Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.58g 6.643g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 4.287g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn nuts Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
20%
Corn nuts
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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