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Kellogg's Corn Flakes vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between kellogg's Corn Flakes and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes are higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin A; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in phosphorus.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes' daily need coverage for iron is 351% higher.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes have 21 times more vitamin B6 than mozzarella cheese sticks. While kellogg's Corn Flakes have 1.79mg of vitamin B6, mozzarella cheese sticks have only 0.084mg.
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes have less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Corn Flakes 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 28% 1.5% 15% 1084% 66% 27% 44% 95% 22% 45%
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 +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +3340.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6520%
Contains more ZincZinc +98%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%

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 70% 163% 2.4% 54% 335% 351% 336% 14% 413% 625% 0% 268% 4.7%
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 +410.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +491.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1726.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2031%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1273.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 84% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 84.1 g
Water: 3.76 g
Other: 4.24 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 +209%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4367.5%
Contains more WaterWater +900.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 18% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.196 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6298.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2504.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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 Kellogg's Corn Flakes Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Iron 28.9mg 0.84mg 351%
Vitamin B12 5µg 0.95µg 169%
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.084mg 131%
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 0.98mg 106%
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.15mg 99%
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.257mg 97%
Folate 357µg 26µg 83%
Vitamin A 490µg 96µg 44%
Phosphorus 102mg 358mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 5.104g 33%
Calcium 5mg 331mg 33%
Saturated fat 0.116g 6.643g 30%
Fats 0.4g 17.87g 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg 21%
Carbs 84.1g 27.22g 19%
Vitamin D 143IU 18%
Vitamin D 3.6µg 18%
Copper 0.198mg 0.067mg 15%
Selenium 8.3µg 16.2µg 14%
Protein 7.5g 13.56g 12%
Sodium 729mg 1008mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 4.287g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Zinc 1mg 1.98mg 9%
Manganese 0.168mg 0.363mg 8%
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g 7%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.74mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.38mg 3%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Calories 357kcal 324kcal 2%
Potassium 168mg 121mg 1%
Net carbs 80.8g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 9.5g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.044mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.079mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 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 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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
203%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.527g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 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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