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

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How are cream of Wheat and mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in iron and vitamin B6, while mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, vitamin K, and zinc.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need for iron, 52% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Cream of Wheat contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than mozzarella cheese sticks. Cream of Wheat contains 0.309mg of vitamin B6, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.084mg.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
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 +490.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1064.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1888.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +362.9%

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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
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 AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 +124.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +637%
Contains more FatsFats +7345.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.1%
Contains more OtherOther +745.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12890.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3709%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 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 +∞%
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.
Cream of Wheat Mozzarella cheese sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Iron 4.96mg 0.84mg 52%
Phosphorus 18mg 358mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Sodium 102mg 1008mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 5.104g 33%
Saturated fat 0.038g 6.643g 30%
Fats 0.24g 17.87g 27%
Calcium 64mg 331mg 27%
Protein 1.84g 13.56g 23%
Selenium 3.5µg 16.2µg 23%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 25.4µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.084mg 17%
Manganese 0mg 0.363mg 16%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.98mg 16%
Vitamin A 232µg 96µg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 0.98mg 13%
Calories 62kcal 324kcal 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 4.287g 11%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Folate 62µg 26µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.38mg 6%
Carbs 13.08g 27.22g 5%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.74mg 5%
Fiber 0.6g 1.6g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.257mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Potassium 20mg 121mg 3%
Copper 0.043mg 0.067mg 3%
Net carbs 12.48g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 0.07g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.058mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.089mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.042mg 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 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
Cream of Wheat 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
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 - 67)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.