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

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How are fish sticks and mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Fish sticks are richer in vitamin E, while mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin K, zinc, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Fish sticks cover your daily need for vitamin E, 41% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1968.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
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 EVitamin E +829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.084mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.95µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +132.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 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 -43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 3% 3%
Starch: 20.46 g
Sucrose: 0.56 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0.58 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 GlucoseGlucose +110%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +875%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~21.67g
~equal in Maltose ~0.6g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sticks 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 Fish sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin E 6.88mg 0.74mg 41%
Calcium 16mg 331mg 32%
Sodium 402mg 1008mg 26%
Phosphorus 191mg 358mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 5.104g 18%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 25.4µg 17%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.98mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.733g 6.643g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.257mg 11%
Vitamin A 4µg 96µg 10%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.363mg 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Protein 11.01g 13.56g 5%
Fats 16.23g 17.87g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 0.98mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 4.287g 3%
Potassium 185mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.15mg 2%
Calories 277kcal 324kcal 2%
Carbs 21.66g 27.22g 2%
Selenium 15.7µg 16.2µg 1%
Cholesterol 28mg 32mg 1%
Copper 0.059mg 0.067mg 1%
Folate 24µg 26µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 20.16g 25.62g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Iron 0.84mg 0.84mg 0%
Sugar 1.65g 2.83g N/A
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g 0%
Starch 20.46g 21.67g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.084mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.95µg 0%
Trans fat 0.124g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks 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
33%
Fish sticks
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
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 - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 606mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.91g)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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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