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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 covers your daily need of 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.
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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~15.7µg

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.92µg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
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%
~equal in Fats ~17.1g

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
67% 30% 3%
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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks Mozzarella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 324kcal 280kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 17.87g 17.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 3.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 3.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 54mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Mozzarella
Calcium 331mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 121mg 95mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.25mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 1.6g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.027mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 524mg Mozzarella
Sodium 1008mg 16mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 343IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 15.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.02mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.12mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.08mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.92µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 9µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 6.643g 10.867g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.509g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/nutrients

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

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