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

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The main differences between gratin and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Gratin has more copper; however, mozzarella cheese sticks have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mozzarella cheese sticks is 40% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 2 times less copper than gratin. Gratin has 0.16mg of copper, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.067mg.
  • Gratin is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 PotassiumPotassium +227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.2%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +187%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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.
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.98mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 WaterWater +96.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +168%
Contains more FatsFats +135.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 -28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1749.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Mozzarella cheese sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Phosphorus 113mg 358mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 5.104g 32%
Selenium 2.7µg 16.2µg 25%
Sodium 433mg 1008mg 25%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Calcium 119mg 331mg 21%
Protein 5.06g 13.56g 17%
Fats 7.59g 17.87g 16%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.98mg 12%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.257mg 11%
Calories 132kcal 324kcal 10%
Copper 0.16mg 0.067mg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.363mg 9%
Saturated fat 4.733g 6.643g 9%
Potassium 396mg 121mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.084mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Carbs 11.27g 27.22g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 4.287g 5%
Vitamin A 64µg 96µg 4%
Folate 11µg 26µg 4%
Iron 0.64mg 0.84mg 3%
Cholesterol 23mg 32mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g 1%
Net carbs 9.47g 25.62g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 2.83g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.98mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.91g)
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 ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.