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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than Mozzarella cheese sticks in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 268% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.

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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 Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +11%
Contains more Calcium +31.1%
Contains more Iron +2551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +840.4%
Contains more Copper +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +498.6%
Equal in Selenium - 14.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +11%
Contains more Calcium +31.1%
Contains more Iron +2551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.5%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +840.4%
Contains more Copper +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +498.6%
Equal in Selenium - 14.6

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 E +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +723%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1058%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3483.3%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +615.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +723%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1058%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3483.3%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +615.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Fats +256%
Contains more Water +806.7%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +197.2%
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
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more Protein +76.8%
Contains more Fats +256%
Contains more Water +806.7%
Contains more Other +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +197.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +71.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +646%
Contains more Fructose +300%
Contains more Maltose +188.3%
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
51% 39% 6% 2%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 28.9 g
Glucose: 4.7 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +71.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +646%
Contains more Fructose +300%
Contains more Maltose +188.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella cheese sticks Lucky Charms Cereal
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 13.56g 7.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.02g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 324kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 21.67g 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.2g 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 2.83g 36.13g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 331mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 0.84mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 358mg 289mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 1008mg 648mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Zinc 1.98mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.067mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 0.363mg 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 16.2µg 14.6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.45mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 26µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.4µg 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 32mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.013g Lucky Charms Cereal
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.586g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.542g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.486g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.044g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Lucky Charms Cereal
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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.758g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.