Cheese vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheese and mozzarella cheese sticks
- Cheese has more calcium, selenium, vitamin A, zinc, and phosphorus; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in vitamin K and manganese.
- Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks have 4 times less vitamin A than cheese. Cheese has 1242 IU of vitamin A, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 343 IU.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks contain less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1244.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1561% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +958.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 6.643g | 56% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 331mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 96µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 5.104g | 25% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 17.87g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 32mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 16.2µg | 22% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 13.56g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 25.4µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.98mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 1008mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.363mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 358mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.257mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 4.287g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.84mg | 9% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 27.22g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.95µg | 6% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 324kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D* | 24 IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.7g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 177kcal | 239kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 25g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.57 | 1.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 25.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 2.83g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.74mg | 0% |
| Folate | 27µg | 26µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.468mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.211mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +780.9% |
~equal in
Water
~37.63g
~equal in
Other
~3.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 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 | +115.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +142.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +875% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +130% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
