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

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Significant differences between kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin A; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in phosphorus and calcium.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily iron needs 323% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 43 times less vitamin B6 than kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal has 3.573mg 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 FROSTED 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 5.7% 0.9% 6.7% 1001% 13% 4.1% 20% 61% 7.2% 18%
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 IronIron +3078.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +661.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +390.9%

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 81% 150% 1.4% 71% 476% 399% 519% 13% 825% 1013% 0.5% 287% 1%
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 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2723.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +752.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1369.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 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 +227.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +242.4%
Contains more FatsFats +963.7%
Contains more WaterWater +800.2%
Contains more OtherOther +279.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 19% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 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 -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1517.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +662.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Contains more StarchStarch +112.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +185.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +735%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0.6g

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 Frosted Flakes Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Iron 26.7mg 0.84mg 323%
Vitamin B12 8.1µg 0.95µg 298%
Vitamin B6 3.573mg 0.084mg 268%
Vitamin B3 27.667mg 0.98mg 167%
Vitamin B1 1.903mg 0.15mg 146%
Vitamin B2 1.73mg 0.257mg 113%
Folate 382µg 26µg 89%
Phosphorus 47mg 358mg 44%
Vitamin A 450µg 96µg 39%
Calcium 3mg 331mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 5.104g 30%
Saturated fat 0.451g 6.643g 28%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 27%
Fats 1.68g 17.87g 25%
Vitamin D 4.7µg 24%
Vitamin D 188IU 24%
Sodium 468mg 1008mg 23%
Selenium 3.3µg 16.2µg 23%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.4µg 21%
Carbs 89.2g 27.22g 21%
Protein 3.96g 13.56g 19%
Zinc 0.15mg 1.98mg 17%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.363mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Starch 46.1g 21.67g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.265g 4.287g 10%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.74mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 0.067mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 1.67g 0.2g 2%
Calories 369kcal 324kcal 2%
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 76mg 121mg 1%
Net carbs 87g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 35.43g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Choline 1.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.149mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.633mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.028mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.223mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.195mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.112mg 0.441mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes 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
295%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.192g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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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