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

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Beef sticks different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Beef sticks are higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 71% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 5 times more Calcium than Beef sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of Calcium, while Beef sticks contain 68mg.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are lower in Sodium.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types were 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.
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 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +386.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.4%
Contains more IronIron +304.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +404.1%
Contains more WaterWater +97%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +177.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%

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
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +377.5%

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 Beef sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 324kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 13.56g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 17.87g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 5.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 5.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 133mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 331mg 68mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 257mg Beef sticks
Iron 0.84mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Sugar 2.83g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 180mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 1531mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 250IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 13µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.086mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.141mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Beef sticks
Saturated Fat 6.643g 20.8g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 4.42g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.801mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Beef sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.157g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
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 ($)
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

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

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