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Cocoa Krispies vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cocoa Krispies and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Cocoa Krispies have more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin E; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in phosphorus.
  • Cocoa Krispies cover your daily iron needs 171% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 19 times less vitamin B6 than cocoa Krispies. Cocoa Krispies contain 1.61mg of vitamin B6, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.084mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES 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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +1626.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +395.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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 160% 403% 216% 72% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
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 Vitamin AVitamin A +1160.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1359.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +433.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +405.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1142.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 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 +222.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.8%
Contains more FatsFats +561.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1239.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 12% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -68.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5004%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 +102.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa Krispies Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Iron 14.5mg 0.84mg 171%
Vitamin B12 4.8µg 0.95µg 160%
Vitamin A 1210µg 96µg 124%
Vitamin B6 1.61mg 0.084mg 117%
Vitamin B3 16.1mg 0.98mg 95%
Vitamin B1 1.21mg 0.15mg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.37mg 0.257mg 86%
Folate 323µg 26µg 74%
Vitamin E 10.8mg 0.74mg 67%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Phosphorus 102mg 358mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 5.104g 33%
Manganese 1.1mg 0.363mg 32%
Copper 0.332mg 0.067mg 29%
Zinc 5mg 1.98mg 27%
Sodium 424mg 1008mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 194IU 24%
Fats 2.7g 17.87g 23%
Saturated fat 2.1g 6.643g 21%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.4µg 21%
Carbs 87.9g 27.22g 20%
Calcium 127mg 331mg 20%
Protein 4.6g 13.56g 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g 4.287g 10%
Starch 43.8g 21.67g 9%
Magnesium 38mg 21mg 4%
Calories 389kcal 324kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.38mg 3%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 121mg 2%
Caffeine 5mg 1%
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g 1%
Net carbs 86.5g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 38.6g 2.83g N/A
Selenium 16.1µg 16.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.16mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.16mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.34mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.23mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.24mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.09mg 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 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa Krispies Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
231%
Cocoa Krispies
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Cocoa Krispies
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.543g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. 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.