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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Cheese popcorn

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cheese popcorn is richer in Fiber, Vitamin E , Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 33% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cheese popcorn. While Mozzarella cheese sticks have 96µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cheese popcorn has only 8µg.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
8
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 361
Equal in Zinc - 2.01
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Selenium +35%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +109%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 361
Equal in Zinc - 2.01

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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
6
:
6
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin A +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +416.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.241

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
3
:
2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +1405.2%
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Equal in Other - 3.4
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +1405.2%
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +89.6%
Equal in Other - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
0
:
3
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.41
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.41

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Protein 13.56g 9.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 27.22g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 324kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 1.6g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 331mg 113mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 21mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 121mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 1008mg 889mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 1.98mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.067mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.363mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 16.2µg 12µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 140IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.124mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.241mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.453mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 26µg 11µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.53µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 8.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.094mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.417mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.402mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 1.024mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.443mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.191mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.405mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.489mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.252mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Trans Fat 0.372g Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.643g 6.41g Cheese popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 15.37g Cheese popcorn
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.