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

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Chinese fried rice

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher than in Chinese fried rice.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 44% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chinese fried rice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat.

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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 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2658.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +602%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.3%

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 13% 17% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +888.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +807.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.8%
Contains more FatsFats +503.7%
Contains more OtherOther +235.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +57%

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% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +560.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.9%

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
98%
Starch: 30.8 g
Sucrose: 0.37 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +384.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +300%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +42.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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 fried rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Chinese fried rice Opinion
Calories 324kcal 174kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 4.05g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 2.96g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 3.8mg Chinese fried rice
Net carbs 25.62g 31.69g Chinese fried rice
Carbs 27.22g 32.79g Chinese fried rice
Cholesterol 32mg 18mg Chinese fried rice
Magnesium 21mg 10mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 12mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 76mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.66mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 0.56g Chinese fried rice
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.095mg Chinese fried rice
Zinc 1.98mg 0.72mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 30.8g Chinese fried rice
Phosphorus 358mg 51mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 387mg Chinese fried rice
Vitamin A 343IU 279IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 22µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.13mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.433mg Chinese fried rice
Selenium 16.2µg 8.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.015mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.026mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.637mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.032mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.011g Chinese fried rice
Choline 5.5mg Chinese fried rice
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.54g Chinese fried rice
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.649g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.111g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.052mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.173mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.173mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.335mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.173mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.114mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.225mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.251mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.094mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.05g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chinese fried rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.111g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.002g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 0.981g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Chinese fried rice
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
6%
Chinese fried rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
27%
Chinese fried rice

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 - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.103g)
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 fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/nutrients

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

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