Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella cheese sticks and mozzarella different?
- Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in vitamin K, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber, while mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for sodium, 43% more than mozzarella.
- Mozzarella is lower in sodium.
DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +393.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1311.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +778.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
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Fats
~17.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +902.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1008mg | 16mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 731mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 0.509g | 31% |
| Protein | 13.56g | 27.5g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 524mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 1.8µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.643g | 10.867g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.98mg | 3.13mg | 10% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 27.22g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.25mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 137µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Folate | 26µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 280kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 15.7µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.287g | 4.844g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.92µg | 1% |
| Fats | 17.87g | 17.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.62g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.83g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.441mg | 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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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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