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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% 107% 2.4% 108% 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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +420.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 357kcal 324kcal Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Protein 7.5g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 0.4g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 21mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Net carbs 80.8g 25.62g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Carbs 84.1g 27.22g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin D 143IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Magnesium 39mg 21mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Calcium 5mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 168mg 121mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Iron 28.9mg 0.84mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Sugar 9.5g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Copper 0.198mg 0.067mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Zinc 1mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 102mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 729mg 1008mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 1786IU 343IU Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin A 490µg 96µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 3.6µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Manganese 0.168mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 8.3µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 1.34mg 0.15mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B2 1.52mg 0.257mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B3 17.9mg 0.98mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 1.79mg 0.084mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin B12 5µg 0.95µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 357µg 26µg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Choline 8.7mg Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Saturated Fat 0.116g 6.643g Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.227mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.25mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.044mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.079mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.136mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.374mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.306mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.17mg 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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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
30%
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.

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