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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grape-Nuts Cereal and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Grape-Nuts Cereal is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Grape-Nuts Cereal is 340% higher.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 13 times more Folate than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 345µg of Folate, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 26µg.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal has less Saturated Fat.

Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks are the varieties 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 89% 9.6% 35% 1050% 113% 56% 200% 61% 422% 50%
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 +490.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.6%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +791.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +934.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78%
~equal in Zinc ~1.98mg

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 0.33% 0.24% 12% 0% 163% 28% 162% 52% 198% 0% 5% 259% 17%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +779.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +923.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1226.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8475%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1170%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 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 +195.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +887.3%
Contains more WaterWater +975.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 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 -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1941.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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 Grape-Nuts Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 361kcal 324kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 11.22g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 1.81g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Net carbs 67.49g 25.62g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Carbs 80.49g 27.22g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 21mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 32mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 400mg 121mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 28mg 0.84mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sugar 8.86g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 13g 1.6g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.34mg 0.067mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 2.07mg 1.98mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 467mg 358mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 465mg 1008mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 3.236mg 0.363mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 0.15mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 0.98mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 0.38mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 0.084mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 2µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 345µg 26µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Choline 31.9mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.34g 6.643g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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
69%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.303g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.