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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Cap'n Crunch Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Cap'n Crunch Cereal

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Cap'n Crunch Cereal is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cap'n Crunch Cereal's daily need coverage for Folate is 382% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, CAP'N CRUNCH.

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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 39% 3.3% 16% 728% 37% 441% 72% 98% 97% 35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2909.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more IronIron +2211.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +716.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.8%

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 0% 8.9% 12% 0% 404% 420% 402% 8.7% 493% 0% 1.5% 1166% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +976%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2090.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2445.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +5880.8%
~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
4% 5% 86% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.39 g
Fats: 5.12 g
Carbs: 85.51 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.9%
Contains more FatsFats +249%
Contains more WaterWater +1405.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.1%

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
71% 14% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.639 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +570.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +583.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.6%

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 Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cap'n Crunch Cereal Opinion
Calories 324kcal 398kcal Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Protein 13.56g 4.39g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.12g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 83.01g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Carbs 27.22g 85.51g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 55mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Calcium 331mg 11mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 186mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Iron 0.84mg 19.42mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Sugar 2.83g 44.32g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Copper 0.067mg 0.111mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Zinc 1.98mg 16.16mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 167mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 754mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin A 343IU 148IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.62mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.747mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Selenium 16.2µg 6.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.614mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.822mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 21.465mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.145mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 2.138mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 1555µg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.02g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Choline 8.6mg Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Saturated Fat 6.643g 3.346g Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.639g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.747g 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 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 Cap'n Crunch Cereal
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
225%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
157%
Cap'n Crunch Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.49g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cap'n Crunch Cereal
Cap'n Crunch Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.297g)
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. Cap'n Crunch Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171642/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.