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Chinese cuisine vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cuisine and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 40% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 2 times less Vitamin K than Chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine has 51.3µg of Vitamin K, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have 25.4µg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 +68.6%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1404.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.8%

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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.74mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +109.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +237.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.4%
Contains more OtherOther +146.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 -85.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +252.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 FructoseFructose +175%
Contains more StarchStarch +1090.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.63g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 105kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 7.08g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 5.3g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 5.79g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 7.29g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 14mg 32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 22mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 204mg 121mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.11mg 0.84mg Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 2.83g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.049mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.5mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 1.82g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 76mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 409mg 1008mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 343IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 63µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.74mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 6.7µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 0.98mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.38mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.084mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 51.3µg 25.4µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 26µg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.372g Chinese cuisine
Choline 34.5mg Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 0.978g 6.643g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.313mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.525mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.552mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.158mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.327mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.207mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.55g 0.2g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.665g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.