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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Banana chips

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Banana chips are richer in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Banana chips' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 112% higher.
  • Banana chips have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, banana chips.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 5.4% 47% 47% 68% 20% 24% 0.78% 203% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1738.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +164%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +980%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +206%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +329.8%

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%
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 21% 5% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 34% 58% 4%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 33.6 g
Carbs: 58.4 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +489.6%
Contains more WaterWater +775.1%
Contains more OtherOther +165.7%
Contains more FatsFats +88%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.5%

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
92% 6% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 28.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710.2%

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 Banana chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Banana chips Opinion
Calories 324kcal 519kcal Banana chips
Protein 13.56g 2.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 33.6g Banana chips
Vitamin C 6.3mg Banana chips
Net carbs 25.62g 50.7g Banana chips
Carbs 27.22g 58.4g Banana chips
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Banana chips
Magnesium 21mg 76mg Banana chips
Calcium 331mg 18mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 536mg Banana chips
Iron 0.84mg 1.25mg Banana chips
Sugar 2.83g 35.34g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 7.7g Banana chips
Copper 0.067mg 0.205mg Banana chips
Zinc 1.98mg 0.75mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 6mg Banana chips
Vitamin A 343IU 83IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 1.56mg Banana chips
Selenium 16.2µg 1.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.085mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.017mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.71mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.62mg Banana chips
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.26mg Banana chips
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 14µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Banana chips
Choline 21.3mg Banana chips
Saturated Fat 6.643g 28.97g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.95g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.63g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.027mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.076mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.074mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.158mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.107mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.024mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.086mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.104mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.18mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 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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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Banana chips
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
15%
Banana chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
48%
Banana chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana chips
Banana chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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
  2. Banana chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168849/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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