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.

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Iron +698.8%

Contains less Sodium -77.5%

Contains more Calcium +417.2%

Contains more Magnesium +250%

Contains more Phosphorus +2457.1%

Contains more Potassium +348.1%

Contains more Zinc +2100%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +640.8%

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Iron +698.8%

Contains less Sodium -77.5%

Contains more Calcium +417.2%

Contains more Magnesium +250%

Contains more Phosphorus +2457.1%

Contains more Potassium +348.1%

Contains more Zinc +2100%

Contains more Copper +∞%

Contains more Manganese +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.

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +7300%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Equal in Folate - 26

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +7300%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.8%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Water +115.8%

Contains more Protein +758.2%

Contains more Fats +3546.9%

Contains more Carbs +70.7%

Contains more Other +389.5%

Corn grits

Protein: 1.58 g

Fats: 0.49 g

Carbs: 15.95 g

Water: 81.22 g

Other: 0.76 g

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Protein: 13.56 g

Fats: 17.87 g

Carbs: 27.22 g

Water: 37.63 g

Other: 3.72 g

Contains more Water +115.8%

Contains more Protein +758.2%

Contains more Fats +3546.9%

Contains more Carbs +70.7%

Contains more Other +389.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5192.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2572.3%

Corn grits

Saturated Fat: 0.076 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Saturated Fat: 6.643 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5192.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2572.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Corn grits

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Starch +40.8%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Corn grits

Starch: 15.39 g

Sucrose: 0.1 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Mozzarella cheese sticks

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 Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Starch +40.8%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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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

11%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

32%

65%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.567g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

The main differences between Corn grits and Mozzarella cheese sticks

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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