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

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Arepa?

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 7 times more Vitamin K than Arepa. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 25.4µg of Vitamin K, while Arepa has 3.5µg.
  • Arepa contains less Sodium.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) types in this comparison.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%

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 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Arepa
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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 0% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +625.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.888mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.4%
Contains more FatsFats +232.2%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +46.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Arepa Opinion
Calories 324kcal 219kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 5.48g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.38g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 27.22g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 32mg 5mg Arepa
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 331mg 89mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 88mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.04mg Arepa
Sugar 2.83g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 1.6g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.067mg 0.03mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.8mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 117mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 343IU 213IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 61µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.29mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 6.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.07mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.042mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.888mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.202mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.107mg Arepa
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 3.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.157g Arepa
Choline 4.4mg Arepa
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.902g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.514g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.989g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.048mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.193mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.207mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.671mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.228mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.131mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.276mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.276mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.166mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.065g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.002g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 0.825g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Arepa
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.741g)
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
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.