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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Bran cereal

  • Bran cereal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 917% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.

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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 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1623.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743%
Contains more IronIron +1995.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1452.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1941.3%

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 67% 105% 24% 129% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +954.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1878.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4938.5%

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
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +264.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1675%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%
~equal in Protein ~13.14g

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
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +381.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.4%

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
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +69.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +80%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +76.7%
~equal in Starch ~21.8g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Bran cereal Opinion
Calories 324kcal 259kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 13.14g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 4.9g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 20mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 25.62g 44.94g Bran cereal
Carbs 27.22g 74.24g Bran cereal
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 21mg 362mg Bran cereal
Calcium 331mg 389mg Bran cereal
Potassium 121mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Iron 0.84mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Sugar 2.83g 15.69g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 29.3g Bran cereal
Copper 0.067mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Zinc 1.98mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Starch 21.67g 21.8g Bran cereal
Phosphorus 358mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Sodium 1008mg 258mg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 343IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 96µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 0.74mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg Bran cereal
Manganese 0.363mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 16.2µg 9.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 12mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 25.4µg 5.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Bran cereal
Choline 49.4mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.1g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.89g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.472mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.35mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.7mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.35mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.48mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.52mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.28mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.36g Bran cereal
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 0g 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 Bran cereal
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
615%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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

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