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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Chinese cuisine

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Chinese cuisine have more Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 40% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 15 times less Calcium than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 331mg of Calcium, while Chinese cuisine has 22mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 Calcium +1404.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.1%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +146.9%
Contains more Selenium +141.8%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +1404.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.1%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +146.9%
Contains more Selenium +141.8%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +102%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +237.2%
Contains more Carbs +273.4%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Contains more Water +109.5%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +91.5%
Contains more Fats +237.2%
Contains more Carbs +273.4%
Contains more Other +146.4%
Contains more Water +109.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +252.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1090.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +175%
Equal in Glucose - 0.69
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1090.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +175%
Equal in Glucose - 0.69

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 Chinese cuisine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 5.79g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 7.08g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 7.29g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 324kcal 105kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 1.82g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.83g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 22mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 76mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 1008mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.98mg 1.5mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.049mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.147mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 6.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 63µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.033mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.055mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 26µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.48µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.083mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.313mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.314mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.525mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.552mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.158mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.317mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.327mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.207mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.058g Chinese cuisine
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.217g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.13g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.803g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.264g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.004g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mozzarella cheese sticks Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.665g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.