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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 B1,2, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, chinese cuisine has more vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for 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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1404.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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% 32% 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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.1%

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
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 ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +237.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.4%
Contains more OtherOther +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +109.5%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +1090.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +175%
~equal in Glucose ~0.69g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 358mg 76mg 40%
Calcium 331mg 22mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.643g 0.978g 26%
Sodium 1008mg 409mg 26%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 51.3µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.13g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.48µg 20%
Fats 17.87g 5.3g 19%
Selenium 16.2µg 6.7µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.055mg 16%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13%
Protein 13.56g 7.08g 13%
Calories 324kcal 105kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.033mg 10%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.147mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 1.217g 8%
Starch 21.67g 1.82g 8%
Carbs 27.22g 7.29g 7%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.161mg 6%
Cholesterol 32mg 14mg 6%
Folate 26µg 45µg 5%
Vitamin A 96µg 63µg 4%
Zinc 1.98mg 1.5mg 4%
Iron 0.84mg 1.11mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 204mg 2%
Copper 0.067mg 0.049mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.32mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.82mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.443mg 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.83g 2.41g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g 0%
Trans fat 0.372g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.207mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.55g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Chinese cuisine
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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
33%
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 Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 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.

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