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General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Folate, and Manganese in General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is higher than in Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch covers your daily need of Iron 246% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 32 times more Vitamin B6 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains 2.7mg of Vitamin B6, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.084mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 133% 18% 768% 64% 494% 85% 74% 202% 26%
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 +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +2338.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +815.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.7%

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 65% 184% 43% 159% 617% 477% 460% 28% 623% 831% 24% 276% 7.1%
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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +793.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +704.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1315.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +170.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 10% 78% 3% 3%
Protein: 5.45 g
Fats: 10.25 g
Carbs: 77.99 g
Water: 3.24 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +186.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.8%
Contains more FatsFats +74.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1061.4%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 61% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.975 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.92 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.11 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 -85.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 31% 2% 13%
Starch: 35.2 g
Sucrose: 20.52 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 8.2 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 StarchStarch +62.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +152.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4000%
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.
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 410kcal 324kcal General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Protein 5.45g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 10.25g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 19.4mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Net carbs 71.19g 25.62g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Carbs 77.99g 27.22g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 210IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Magnesium 54mg 21mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Calcium 444mg 331mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Potassium 201mg 121mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Iron 20.48mg 0.84mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Sugar 30.3g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 6.8g 1.6g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Copper 0.192mg 0.067mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Zinc 18.12mg 1.98mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Starch 35.2g 21.67g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Phosphorus 199mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 567mg 1008mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 3066IU 343IU General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin A 918µg 96µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin E 2.14mg 0.74mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin D 5.3µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Manganese 1.545mg 0.363mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Selenium 4.7µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 0.15mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 0.257mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 0.98mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.38mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 0.084mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0.95µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Vitamin K 9.4µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 368µg 26µg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.372g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Choline 13.1mg General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Saturated Fat 0.975g 6.643g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Monounsaturated Fat 4.92g 4.287g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.181mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.191mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.372mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.085mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.085mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.255mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.127mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 8.2g 0.2g General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.918g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
292%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
190%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.668g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.