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

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Summary of differences between Chinese fried rice and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1 in mozzarella cheese sticks is higher than in Chinese fried rice.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for phosphorus, 44% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • The amount of sodium in Chinese fried rice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
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 CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2658.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +602%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%

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 13% 7.3% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
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% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +888.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +807.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +57%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.8%
Contains more FatsFats +503.7%
Contains more OtherOther +235.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 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 -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +560.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 StarchStarch +42.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +384.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +300%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Phosphorus 51mg 358mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Calcium 12mg 331mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.54g 6.643g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 5.104g 27%
Sodium 387mg 1008mg 27%
Fats 2.96g 17.87g 23%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 25.4µg 19%
Protein 4.05g 13.56g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.257mg 18%
Selenium 8.3µg 16.2µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg 11%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.98mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.649g 4.287g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin A 22µg 96µg 8%
Calories 174kcal 324kcal 8%
Folate 6µg 26µg 5%
Cholesterol 18mg 32mg 5%
Starch 30.8g 21.67g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.74mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 21mg 3%
Copper 0.095mg 0.067mg 3%
Manganese 0.433mg 0.363mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g 2%
Iron 0.66mg 0.84mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 0.98mg 2%
Carbs 32.79g 27.22g 2%
Potassium 76mg 121mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Net carbs 31.69g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.011g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice 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
5%
Chinese fried rice
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
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 - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.103g)
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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.

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