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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Corn cake

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, however, Corn cake is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 63% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Corn cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1642.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +526.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
~equal in Zinc ~2mg

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 0% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +644.6%
Contains more WaterWater +718%
Contains more OtherOther +148%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.4%

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% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +464.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

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 Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Corn cake Opinion
Calories 324kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Protein 13.56g 8.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 2.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 27.22g 83.4g Corn cake
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Corn cake
Magnesium 21mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 331mg 19mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 157mg Corn cake
Iron 0.84mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Sugar 2.83g 23.47g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.9g Corn cake
Copper 0.067mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 1.98mg 2mg Corn cake
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 157mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 488mg Corn cake
Vitamin A 343IU 242IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 70µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 16.2µg 9.9µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.05mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 19µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Corn cake
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.76g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.93g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.081mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.301mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.316mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.837mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.267mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.177mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.408mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.442mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.227mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Corn cake
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
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn cake
Corn cake contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.223g)
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.
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/nutrients

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

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