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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 for 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% 306% 43% 80% 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% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +856.3%
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 DV% diff.
Iron 20.48mg 0.84mg 246%
Vitamin B12 6.65µg 0.95µg 238%
Vitamin B6 2.7mg 0.084mg 201%
Vitamin B1 2.467mg 0.15mg 193%
Vitamin B3 24.533mg 0.98mg 147%
Zinc 18.12mg 1.98mg 147%
Vitamin B2 2.067mg 0.257mg 139%
Vitamin A 918µg 96µg 91%
Folate 368µg 26µg 86%
Manganese 1.545mg 0.363mg 51%
Vitamin D 5.3µg 27%
Vitamin D 210IU 26%
Saturated fat 0.975g 6.643g 26%
Phosphorus 199mg 358mg 23%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 22%
Fiber 6.8g 1.6g 21%
Selenium 4.7µg 16.2µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.11g 5.104g 20%
Sodium 567mg 1008mg 19%
Carbs 77.99g 27.22g 17%
Protein 5.45g 13.56g 16%
Copper 0.192mg 0.067mg 14%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 25.4µg 13%
Fats 10.25g 17.87g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Calcium 444mg 331mg 11%
Fructose 8.2g 0.2g 10%
Vitamin E 2.14mg 0.74mg 9%
Magnesium 54mg 21mg 8%
Starch 35.2g 21.67g 6%
Calories 410kcal 324kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.92g 4.287g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.38mg 2%
Choline 13.1mg 2%
Potassium 201mg 121mg 2%
Net carbs 71.19g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 30.3g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.017g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.191mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.085mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.245mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0.441mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.165g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 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 1.918g 4.306g N/A

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
295%
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch
31%
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.

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