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

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Differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Beef Stroganoff

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 65% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 17 times more Calcium than Beef Stroganoff. While Mozzarella cheese sticks have 331mg of Calcium, Beef Stroganoff has only 20mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +616%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.88mg

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 0% 49% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +304.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.9%
Contains more FatsFats +288.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.4%
Contains more OtherOther +165.7%
Contains more WaterWater +112.3%

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
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +175.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1974.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Calories 324kcal 98kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 5.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 4.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 8.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 9g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 21mg Beef Stroganoff
Magnesium 21mg 2mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 140mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 0.84mg 0.88mg Beef Stroganoff
Sugar 2.83g 1.68g Beef Stroganoff
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 1.98mg 1.1mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 50mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 435mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 343IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 96µg 84µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.41mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 7.6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.04mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.09mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.1mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.06mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Folate 26µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Trans Fat 0.372g Beef Stroganoff
Choline 18mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.324g Beef Stroganoff
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.556g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.246g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 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 Beef Stroganoff
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
35%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
24%
Beef Stroganoff

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 - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.319g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/nutrients

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

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