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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Clif Bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Clif Bar

  • Clif Bar has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Fiber than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Clif Bar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 78% more.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 5 times more Sodium than Clif Bar. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 1008mg of Sodium, while Clif Bar contains 195mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, CLIF BAR, mixed flavors.

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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 105% 110% 36% 248% 147% 120% 126% 25% 280% 112%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.5%
Contains more IronIron +688.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +558.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +491.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%

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 294% 1.2% 4.8% 0% 138% 87% 83% 132% 136% 165% 92% 89% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1615%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +480.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.8%
~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
15% 6% 65% 11% 3%
Protein: 14.71 g
Fats: 5.88 g
Carbs: 65.44 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 2.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +203.9%
Contains more WaterWater +242.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.4%
~equal in Protein ~14.71g

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
31% 23% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.471 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.182 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +292.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%

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 Clif Bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Clif Bar Opinion
Calories 324kcal 346kcal Clif Bar
Protein 13.56g 14.71g Clif Bar
Fats 17.87g 5.88g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 88.2mg Clif Bar
Net carbs 25.62g 58.04g Clif Bar
Carbs 27.22g 65.44g Clif Bar
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Clif Bar
Magnesium 21mg 147mg Clif Bar
Calcium 331mg 368mg Clif Bar
Potassium 121mg 412mg Clif Bar
Iron 0.84mg 6.62mg Clif Bar
Sugar 2.83g 31.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 7.4g Clif Bar
Copper 0.067mg 0.441mg Clif Bar
Zinc 1.98mg 4.41mg Clif Bar
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 294mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 195mg Clif Bar
Vitamin A 343IU 20IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 2.146mg Clif Bar
Selenium 16.2µg 20.6µg Clif Bar
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.551mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.375mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 4.412mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 2.206mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.588mg Clif Bar
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 1.32µg Clif Bar
Vitamin K 25.4µg 36.8µg Clif Bar
Folate 26µg 118µg Clif Bar
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Clif Bar
Choline 46.2mg Clif Bar
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.471g Clif Bar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.093g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.182g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Clif Bar
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
96%
Clif Bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
131%
Clif Bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 813mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clif Bar
Clif Bar 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. Clif Bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174799/nutrients

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

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