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Granola bars vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Granola bars and Mozzarella cheese sticks?

  • Granola bars are richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for Manganese is 61% higher.
  • Granola bars have 6 times more Copper than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Granola bars have 0.392mg of Copper, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.067mg.
  • Granola bars contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
7
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2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +251.2%
Contains more Magnesium +361.9%
Contains more Potassium +177.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +485.1%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.98
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Granola bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 111% 70% 119% 30% 39% 56% 131% 232% 89%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +251.2%
Contains more Magnesium +361.9%
Contains more Potassium +177.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +485.1%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Equal in Zinc - 1.98
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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.
Granola bars
Granola bars
7
:
5
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +939.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +74%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084
Granola bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 42% 0% 3% 67% 28% 30% 49% 20% 18% 0% 37%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +939.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +74%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.084

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
2
:
3
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Water +864.9%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Fats - 17.87
Granola bars
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 Fats +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Water +864.9%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Fats - 17.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Granola bars
Granola bars
3
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0
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.287
Granola bars
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.05 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.287

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 59.1g 25.62g Granola bars
Protein 10.1g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 19.8g 17.87g Granola bars
Carbs 64.4g 27.22g Granola bars
Calories 471kcal 324kcal Granola bars
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 28.57g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 5.3g 1.6g Granola bars
Calcium 61mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 2.95mg 0.84mg Granola bars
Magnesium 97mg 21mg Granola bars
Phosphorus 277mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 336mg 121mg Granola bars
Sodium 294mg 1008mg Granola bars
Zinc 2.03mg 1.98mg Granola bars
Copper 0.392mg 0.067mg Granola bars
Manganese 1.777mg 0.363mg Granola bars
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin A 33IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.74mg Granola bars
Vitamin C 0.9mg Granola bars
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.15mg Granola bars
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 0.98mg Granola bars
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.38mg Granola bars
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.084mg Granola bars
Folate 23µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 14.6µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.175mg Granola bars
Threonine 0.264mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.724mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.4mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.177mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.508mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.216mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Granola bars
Trans Fat 0.372g Granola bars
Saturated Fat 2.37g 6.643g Granola bars
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.38g 4.287g Granola bars
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 5.104g Granola bars
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Granola bars 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
24%
Granola bars
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.273g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.