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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
8
:
2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Equal in Zinc - 1.98
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Equal in Zinc - 1.98

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.
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
6
:
6
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin E +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +209.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
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 E +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +209.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
2
:
3
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +1405.2%
Equal in Other - 3.72
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 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 Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +1405.2%
Equal in Other - 3.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
3
:
0
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.643
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.643

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn 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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 25.62g Cheese popcorn
Protein 9.3g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 33.2g 17.87g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 27.22g Cheese popcorn
Calories 526kcal 324kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 0.79g 2.83g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 9.9g 1.6g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 2.24mg 0.84mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 21mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 358mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 121mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 1008mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 1.98mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.067mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg 0.363mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 12µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 140IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 3.82mg 0.74mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 0.98mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.38mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.084mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 8.2µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.417mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.024mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.443mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.191mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.489mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.252mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 11mg 32mg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.372g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.41g 6.643g Cheese popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 4.287g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 5.104g Cheese popcorn
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
Cheese popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Cheese popcorn
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
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.

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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.