Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Popcorn

Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Selenium, however, Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Copper.
Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 52% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
Popcorn has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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.

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Calcium +4628.6%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Contains more Iron +279.8%

Contains more Magnesium +585.7%

Contains more Potassium +171.9%

Contains less Sodium -99.2%

Contains more Zinc +55.6%

Contains more Copper +291%

Contains more Manganese +206.6%

Equal in Phosphorus - 358

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Calcium +4628.6%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Contains more Iron +279.8%

Contains more Magnesium +585.7%

Contains more Potassium +171.9%

Contains less Sodium -99.2%

Contains more Zinc +55.6%

Contains more Copper +291%

Contains more Manganese +206.6%

Equal in Phosphorus - 358

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.

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Vitamin A +75%

Contains more Vitamin E +155.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +2016.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%

Contains more Folate +19.2%

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Vitamin A +75%

Contains more Vitamin E +155.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +2016.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.2%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%

Contains more Folate +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Fats +293.6%

Contains more Water +1033.4%

Contains more Other +162%

Contains more Carbs +185.7%

Equal in Protein - 12.94

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Protein: 13.56 g

Fats: 17.87 g

Carbs: 27.22 g

Water: 37.63 g

Other: 3.72 g

Popcorn

Protein: 12.94 g

Fats: 4.54 g

Carbs: 77.78 g

Water: 3.32 g

Other: 1.42 g

Contains more Fats +293.6%

Contains more Water +1033.4%

Contains more Other +162%

Contains more Carbs +185.7%

Equal in Protein - 12.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +351.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Saturated Fat: 6.643 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g

Popcorn

Saturated Fat: 0.637 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +351.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.2%

Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Popcorn

Contains more Glucose +800%

Contains more Fructose +185.7%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +151%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Mozzarella cheese sticks

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

Popcorn

Starch: 54.4 g

Sucrose: 0.72 g

Glucose: 0.07 g

Fructose: 0.07 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +800%

Contains more Fructose +185.7%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +151%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	25.62g	63.28g
Protein	13.56g	12.94g
Fats	17.87g	4.54g
Carbs	27.22g	77.78g
Calories	324kcal	387kcal
Starch	21.67g	54.4g
Fructose	0.2g	0.07g
Sugar	2.83g	0.87g
Fiber	1.6g	14.5g
Calcium	331mg	7mg
Iron	0.84mg	3.19mg
Magnesium	21mg	144mg
Phosphorus	358mg	358mg
Potassium	121mg	329mg
Sodium	1008mg	8mg
Zinc	1.98mg	3.08mg
Copper	0.067mg	0.262mg
Manganese	0.363mg	1.113mg
Selenium	16.2µg	0µg
Vitamin A	343IU	196IU
Vitamin A RAE	96µg	10µg
Vitamin E	0.74mg	0.29mg
Vitamin B1	0.15mg	0.104mg
Vitamin B2	0.257mg	0.083mg
Vitamin B3	0.98mg	2.308mg
Vitamin B5	0.38mg	0.51mg
Vitamin B6	0.084mg	0.157mg
Folate	26µg	31µg
Vitamin B12	0.95µg	0µg
Vitamin K	25.4µg	1.2µg
Tryptophan	0.175mg	0.085mg
Threonine	0.472mg	0.452mg
Isoleucine	0.718mg	0.431mg
Leucine	1.468mg	1.473mg
Lysine	1.211mg	0.338mg
Methionine	0.411mg	0.252mg
Phenylalanine	0.811mg	0.59mg
Valine	0.934mg	0.607mg
Histidine	0.441mg	0.367mg
Cholesterol	32mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.372g
Saturated Fat	6.643g	0.637g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	4.287g	0.95g
Polyunsaturated fat	5.104g	2.318g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.006g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	4.306g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.045g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.524g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.011g

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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

65%

72%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.006g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

A recap on differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Popcorn

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

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