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

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Significant differences between granola and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and iron in granola is higher than in mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Granola covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 460% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 49 times less vitamin B6 than granola. Granola has 4.08mg of vitamin B6, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.084mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins 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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
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 +223.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more IronIron +340.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +795.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +903%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
~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.
Granola
11
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 20% 153% 49% 32% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 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 AVitamin A +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1163.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3038.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +197.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +213.5%
Contains more WaterWater +975.1%
Contains more OtherOther +210%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 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 -79.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Granola 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Granola Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.95µg 460%
Vitamin B6 4.08mg 0.084mg 307%
Folate 816µg 26µg 198%
Copper 0.6mg 0.067mg 59%
Vitamin B3 10.2mg 0.98mg 58%
Zinc 7.7mg 1.98mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.76mg 0.15mg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.257mg 47%
Vitamin A 459µg 96µg 40%
Iron 3.7mg 0.84mg 36%
Sodium 257mg 1008mg 33%
Calcium 33mg 331mg 30%
Saturated fat 1.39g 6.643g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 5.104g 23%
Fiber 7g 1.6g 22%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 25.4µg 20%
Phosphorus 228mg 358mg 19%
Fats 5.7g 17.87g 19%
Carbs 80.9g 27.22g 18%
Manganese 0.363mg 16%
Magnesium 68mg 21mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.43mg 0.74mg 11%
Vitamin D 2.1µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin D 82IU 10%
Protein 8.7g 13.56g 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.5g 4.287g 4%
Choline 22.6mg 4%
Calories 389kcal 324kcal 3%
Potassium 215mg 121mg 3%
Selenium 17.3µg 16.2µg 2%
Net carbs 73.9g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 28.3g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 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 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
300%
Granola
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Granola
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.253g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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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