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Cream of Rice vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Rice and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Cream of Rice is higher in Iron, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 49% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains 5 times more Iron than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Cream of Rice contains 3.96mg of Iron, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.84mg.
  • Cream of Rice has less Sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +371.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Calcium +33000%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2005.9%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains more Zinc +1137.5%
Contains more Copper +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +152.1%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 149% 3% 8% 2% 23% 5% 12% 19% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +371.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Calcium +33000%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +2005.9%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains more Zinc +1137.5%
Contains more Copper +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +152.1%
Contains more Selenium +440%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.98
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 18% 5% 20% 5% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Folate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +132.5%
Contains more Protein +1406.7%
Contains more Fats +17770%
Contains more Carbs +136.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 Water +132.5%
Contains more Protein +1406.7%
Contains more Fats +17770%
Contains more Carbs +136.7%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13729%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18803.7%
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13729%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18803.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 0.9g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 0.1g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 11.5g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 52kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 0.04g 2.83g Cream of Rice
Fiber 0.1g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 1mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 3.96mg 0.84mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 3mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 17mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 20mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 173mg 1008mg Cream of Rice
Zinc 0.16mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.034mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.144mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 3µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 0.98mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 3µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.044mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.073mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.037mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.026mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.057mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.026mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Cream of Rice
Trans Fat 0.372g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 0.02g 6.643g Cream of Rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Cream of Rice
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of 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 richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.623g)
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 ($)

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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.