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Egg vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggs and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Eggs have more copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin K.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 215% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 12 times less cholesterol than eggs. Eggs have 373mg of cholesterol, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 32mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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 +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2885.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1296.2%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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.
Egg
Egg
9
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1431.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +98.3%
Contains more FatsFats +68.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2330.4%
Contains more OtherOther +247.7%
~equal in Protein ~13.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 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 -50.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.287g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 0.067mg 215%
Cholesterol 373mg 32mg 114%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Sodium 124mg 1008mg 38%
Calcium 50mg 331mg 28%
Phosphorus 172mg 358mg 27%
Selenium 30.8µg 16.2µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 5.104g 25%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 25.4µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.257mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.38mg 20%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.363mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.267g 6.643g 15%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Fats 10.61g 17.87g 11%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Carbs 1.12g 27.22g 9%
Zinc 1.05mg 1.98mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 324kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.95µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.15mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin A 149µg 96µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.98mg 6%
Folate 44µg 26µg 5%
Iron 1.19mg 0.84mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.084mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 21mg 3%
Protein 12.58g 13.56g 2%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.74mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 4.287g 1%
Net carbs 1.12g 25.62g N/A
Potassium 126mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 1.12g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g 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
Egg 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
53%
Egg
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.376g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.

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