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

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How are Kix Cereal and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Kix Cereal has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 390% higher.
  • Kix Cereal contains 30 times more Folate than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Kix Cereal contains 787µg of Folate, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 26µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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.
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
8
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2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +3709.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Zinc +779.8%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +211.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%
Kix Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +3709.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Zinc +779.8%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +211.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%

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.
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
10
:
2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2638.1%
Contains more Folate +2926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Kix Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 185% 6% 99% 85% 489% 462% 455% 32% 531% 591% 713% 1%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2638.1%
Contains more Folate +2926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
1
:
4
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +416.5%
Contains more Water +1248.7%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Kix Cereal
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +416.5%
Contains more Water +1248.7%
Contains more Other +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
1
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2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.7%
Kix Cereal
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
2
:
5
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Starch +169.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +81.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Kix Cereal
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 Starch +169.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +81.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kix Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 74.02g 25.62g Kix Cereal
Protein 7.69g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 3.46g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 82.82g 27.22g Kix Cereal
Calories 357kcal 324kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 58.47g 21.67g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.11g 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 9.76g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 8.8g 1.6g Kix Cereal
Calcium 570mg 331mg Kix Cereal
Iron 32mg 0.84mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 189mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 223mg 121mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 596mg 1008mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 17.42mg 1.98mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.142mg 0.067mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 1.13mg 0.363mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 8.5µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 3078IU 343IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 879µg 96µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.955mg 0.15mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 2mg 0.257mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 24.25mg 0.98mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.522mg 0.38mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 2.3mg 0.084mg Kix Cereal
Folate 787µg 26µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 5.7µg 0.95µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.062mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.279mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.971mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.176mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.134mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.331mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.186mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.025g 0.372g Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.576g 6.643g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.016g 0.003g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.277g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kix Cereal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
304%
Kix Cereal
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
230%
Kix Cereal
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.067g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.