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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Orange chicken

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Manganese, however, Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily Phosphorus needs 33% more than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken has 24 times less Calcium than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 331mg of Calcium, while Orange chicken has 14mg.
  • Orange chicken contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken.

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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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2264.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +317.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.1µg

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.8%
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.4µg

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +88.8%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
~equal in Protein ~14.46g

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
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%

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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +106.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +235%
~equal in Glucose ~0.63g

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 Orange chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 324kcal 262kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 17.87g 12.68g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.9mg Orange chicken
Net carbs 25.62g 21.66g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 22.46g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 61mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 14mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 0.84mg 0.94mg Orange chicken
Sugar 2.83g 13.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 0.8g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.042mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 1.13mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 10.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 130mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 553mg Orange chicken
Vitamin A 343IU 264IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 75µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.363mg 0.087mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.043mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.22mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 24.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 10µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.053g Orange chicken
Choline 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.422g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 3.474g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 6.086g Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.113mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.576mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 1.001mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 1.058mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.34mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.51mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.614mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.359mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.67g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.028g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.01g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 5.284g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Orange chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.221g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients

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

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