Cheese popcorn vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese popcorn and mozzarella cheese sticks
- Cheese popcorn is higher in fiber, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin B6; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
- Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 33% higher.
- Cheese popcorn has 5 times more vitamin E than mozzarella cheese sticks. While cheese popcorn has 3.82mg of vitamin E, mozzarella cheese sticks have only 0.74mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +416.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +209.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1405.2% |
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Other
~3.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
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 | +126.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.643g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.37g | 5.104g | 68% |
| Fiber | 9.9g | 1.6g | 33% |
| Fats | 33.2g | 17.87g | 24% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 331mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.82mg | 0.74mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 0.95µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.84mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 91mg | 21mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.713mg | 0.363mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 4.287g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 25.4µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.084mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 96µg | 10% |
| Calories | 526kcal | 324kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 13.56g | 9% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.067mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 16.2µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 51.6g | 27.22g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 1008mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 26µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.453mg | 0.98mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.461mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.257mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 6.41g | 6.643g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 41.7g | 25.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.79g | 2.83g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.98mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 361mg | 358mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.417mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.402mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.024mg | 1.468mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.443mg | 1.211mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.405mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.252mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | N/A |
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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
29%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.