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Rice cakes vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rice cakes and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 253% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Rice cakes contain 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Rice cakes contain 8.096mg of Vitamin B3, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.98mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rice cakes are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
9
:
1
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +619%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +1602.5%
Contains more Calcium +2909.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
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 +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +619%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +1602.5%
Contains more Calcium +2909.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
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.
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
4
:
7
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Rice cakes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
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 B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
1
:
4
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Carbs +194.3%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +537.8%
Contains more Other +148%
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 Carbs +194.3%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +537.8%
Contains more Other +148%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
1
:
2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.8%
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 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 -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 76.3g 25.62g Rice cakes
Protein 9g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 3.5g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 80.1g 27.22g Rice cakes
Calories 380kcal 324kcal Rice cakes
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.14mg 0.84mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 21mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 358mg Rice cakes
Potassium 299mg 121mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 1008mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.98mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.067mg Rice cakes
Manganese 6.18mg 0.363mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 16.2µg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 0.98mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.084mg Rice cakes
Folate 21µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.34mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.638mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.414mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.152mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.489mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.218mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.372g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.64g 6.643g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
25%
Rice cakes
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.