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Corn grits vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn grits and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Corn grits has more Iron, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin K, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 73% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
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 IronIron +698.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2457.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640.8%

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 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 +115.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +758.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3546.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.7%
Contains more OtherOther +389.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2572.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +40.8%
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.
Corn grits 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 Corn grits Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 74kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 1.58g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 0.49g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 14.85g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 15.95g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 64mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 27mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 6.71mg 0.84mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 2.83g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.09mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 15.39g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 14mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 227mg 1008mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.049mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.98mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 27µg 26µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.372g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 6.643g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.052mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.228mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.031mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.029mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.077mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.048mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0g 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
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?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.567g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.