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

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How are Beef sticks and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Beef sticks are richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 71% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Beef sticks contain 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Beef sticks contain 4.54mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.98mg.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.4%
Contains more IronIron +304.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +386.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.95µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +177.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404.1%
Contains more WaterWater +97%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +377.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 550kcal 324kcal Beef sticks
Protein 21.5g 13.56g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 17.87g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 5.4g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 5.4g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 68mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 257mg 121mg Beef sticks
Iron 3.4mg 0.84mg Beef sticks
Sugar 2.83g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.067mg Beef sticks
Zinc 2.42mg 1.98mg Beef sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 180mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1531mg 1008mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 250IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 13µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.086mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.257mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 0.98mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.084mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.95µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 0µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 20.8g 6.643g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 4.287g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.175mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg 0.472mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.718mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 1.468mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg 1.211mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg 0.411mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.95mg 0.934mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg 0.441mg Beef sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Beef sticks
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.157g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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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