Corn chips vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between corn chips and mozzarella cheese sticks
- Corn chips have more vitamin E and magnesium; however, mozzarella cheese sticks have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for corn chips is 43% higher.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks have 3 times less magnesium than corn chips. Corn chips have 72mg of magnesium, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 21mg.
- Corn chips are lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +139.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +877% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +303.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3416.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
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 | -34.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
51.36 g
Sucrose:
0.27 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 | +137% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 5.104g | 76% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 0.74mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.95µg | 40% |
| Fats | 33.36g | 17.87g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 358mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 1008mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 331mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 25.4µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 16.2µg | 16% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 13.56g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.257mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 4.287g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21.67g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 6.643g | 11% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 324kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 96µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 27.22g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.363mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 25.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.83g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 1.468mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 1.211mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.524g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | 4.306g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.312g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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