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Granola bars vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between granola bars and mozzarella cheese sticks?

  • Granola bars are richer in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber, yet mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for manganese is 61% higher.
  • Granola bars have 6 times more copper than mozzarella cheese sticks. Granola bars have 0.392mg of copper, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.067mg.
  • Granola bars contain less saturated fat.

We used Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types in this comparison.

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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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
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 +361.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.7%
Contains more IronIron +251.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +485.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +442.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.98mg
~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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
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 EVitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.084mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 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 +136.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.3%
Contains more WaterWater +864.9%
Contains more OtherOther +106.7%
~equal in Fats ~17.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 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 -64.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.1%
~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.
Granola bars Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola bars Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Manganese 1.777mg 0.363mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.05g 5.104g 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Copper 0.392mg 0.067mg 36%
Sodium 294mg 1008mg 31%
Calcium 61mg 331mg 27%
Iron 2.95mg 0.84mg 26%
Saturated fat 2.37g 6.643g 19%
Magnesium 97mg 21mg 18%
Fiber 5.3g 1.6g 15%
Carbs 64.4g 27.22g 12%
Phosphorus 277mg 358mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 0.257mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 0.38mg 9%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin K 14.6µg 25.4µg 9%
Vitamin E 2.09mg 0.74mg 9%
Protein 10.1g 13.56g 7%
Calories 471kcal 324kcal 7%
Potassium 336mg 121mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.581mg 0.98mg 4%
Choline 22mg 4%
Fats 19.8g 17.87g 3%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Folate 23µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 59.1g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 28.57g 2.83g N/A
Zinc 2.03mg 1.98mg 0%
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.084mg 0%
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.38g 4.287g 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 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
Granola bars 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
23%
Granola bars
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Granola bars
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.273g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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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