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Bran cereal vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bran cereal and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 917% more.
  • Bran cereal contains 50 times more Folate than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Bran cereal contains 1310µg of Folate, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 26µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743%
Contains more IronIron +1995.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1452.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1941.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.3%

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 67% 105% 24% 129% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
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 AVitamin A +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1878.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4938.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +388.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 CarbsCarbs +172.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%
Contains more FatsFats +264.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1675%
~equal in Protein ~13.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +381.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +80%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +76.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~21.67g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bran cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 259kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.14g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 4.9g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 20mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 44.94g 25.62g Bran cereal
Carbs 74.24g 27.22g Bran cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 21mg Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 331mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 121mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 0.84mg Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 29.3g 1.6g Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.067mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 1.98mg Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 21.67g Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 358mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 1008mg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 343IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 522µg 96µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.74mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.363mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.15mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.257mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 0.98mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.38mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.084mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0.95µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 1310µg 26µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Bran cereal
Choline 49.4mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6.643g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.175mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.7mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.35mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.17mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.52mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.28mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.36g 0.2g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
615%
Bran cereal
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran 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.

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