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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Cocoa Krispies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Cocoa Krispies

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, however, Cocoa Krispies are higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin E.
  • Cocoa Krispies covers your daily Iron needs 171% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Cocoa Krispies contain 4 times less Phosphorus than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 358mg of Phosphorus, while Cocoa Krispies contain 102mg.

Food varieties used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES.

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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 27% 38% 17% 544% 111% 136% 44% 55% 143% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +1626.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +395.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203%
~equal in Selenium ~16.1µg

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 160% 242% 216% 144% 303% 316% 302% 15% 372% 600% 0.25% 242% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1075.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +433.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +405.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1142.3%

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
5% 3% 88% 3% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 87.9 g
Water: 2.81 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.8%
Contains more FatsFats +561.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1239.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.9%

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
84% 12% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5004%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.4%

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
100%
Starch: 43.8 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +102.1%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

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 Cocoa Krispies
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Cocoa Krispies Opinion
Calories 324kcal 389kcal Cocoa Krispies
Protein 13.56g 4.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 2.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 48mg Cocoa Krispies
Net carbs 25.62g 86.5g Cocoa Krispies
Carbs 27.22g 87.9g Cocoa Krispies
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 194IU Cocoa Krispies
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Cocoa Krispies
Calcium 331mg 127mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 197mg Cocoa Krispies
Iron 0.84mg 14.5mg Cocoa Krispies
Sugar 2.83g 38.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.332mg Cocoa Krispies
Zinc 1.98mg 5mg Cocoa Krispies
Starch 21.67g 43.8g Cocoa Krispies
Phosphorus 358mg 102mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 424mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 343IU 4032IU Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin A 96µg 1210µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin E 0.74mg 10.8mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin D 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Manganese 0.363mg 1.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Selenium 16.2µg 16.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.21mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.37mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 16.1mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.249mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 1.61mg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 4.8µg Cocoa Krispies
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 323µg Cocoa Krispies
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Cocoa Krispies
Choline 8.7mg Cocoa Krispies
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.1g Cocoa Krispies
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.08mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.16mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.16mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.34mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.13mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.09mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.23mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.09mg 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 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Cocoa Krispies
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
224%
Cocoa Krispies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
120%
Cocoa Krispies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.543g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa Krispies
Cocoa Krispies is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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

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.