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, 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 than Cheese popcorn. While Mozzarella cheese sticks have 96µg of Vitamin A, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +192.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +209.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +416.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
9.3 g
Fats:
33.2 g
Carbs:
51.6 g
Water:
2.5 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1405.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.6% |
~equal in
Other
~3.4g
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
6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.37 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +126.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +201.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~6.41g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 526kcal |
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| Protein | 13.56g | 9.3g |
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| Fats | 17.87g | 33.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 25.62g | 41.7g |
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| Carbs | 27.22g | 51.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 91mg |
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| Calcium | 331mg | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 261mg |
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| Iron | 0.84mg | 2.24mg |
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| Sugar | 2.83g | 0.79g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 9.9g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 1.98mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 21.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 361mg |
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| Sodium | 1008mg | 889mg |
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| Vitamin A | 343IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 96µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 3.82mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.713mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 1.453mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.461mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.372g |
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| Choline | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.643g | 6.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.287g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 15.37g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.094mg |
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| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0.417mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0.402mg |
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| Leucine | 1.468mg | 1.024mg |
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| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0.443mg |
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| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0.191mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0.405mg |
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| Valine | 0.934mg | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0.252mg |
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| Fructose | 0.2g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.