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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% 32% 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% 1.3% 4.8% 0% 21% 3.9% 13% 37% 60% 0% 3.3% 11% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.643g 28.97g 101%
Manganese 0.363mg 1.56mg 52%
Sodium 1008mg 6mg 44%
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Calcium 331mg 18mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.63g 30%
Selenium 16.2µg 1.5µg 27%
Fats 17.87g 33.6g 24%
Fiber 1.6g 7.7g 24%
Protein 13.56g 2.3g 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.3µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.017mg 18%
Copper 0.067mg 0.205mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.26mg 14%
Magnesium 21mg 76mg 13%
Potassium 121mg 536mg 12%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.75mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Calories 324kcal 519kcal 10%
Carbs 27.22g 58.4g 10%
Vitamin A 96µg 4µg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 1.95g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.085mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.62mg 5%
Iron 0.84mg 1.25mg 5%
Choline 21.3mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.24mg 3%
Folate 26µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.71mg 2%
Net carbs 25.62g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 2.83g 35.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.074mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.158mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.086mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.18mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
14%
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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