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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% 32% 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% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.1%
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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.363mg 1.815mg 63%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Copper 0.067mg 0.42mg 39%
Calcium 331mg 19mg 31%
Phosphorus 358mg 157mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.93g 28%
Saturated fat 6.643g 0.42g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 5.15mg 26%
Fats 17.87g 2.4g 24%
Sodium 1008mg 488mg 23%
Magnesium 21mg 114mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg 21%
Carbs 27.22g 83.4g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.05mg 16%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Protein 13.56g 8.1g 11%
Selenium 16.2µg 9.9µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 0.76g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.83mg 9%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.25mg 8%
Iron 0.84mg 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.14mg 4%
Calories 324kcal 387kcal 3%
Vitamin A 96µg 70µg 3%
Folate 26µg 19µg 2%
Fiber 1.6g 1.9g 1%
Potassium 121mg 157mg 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 81.5g N/A
Sugar 2.83g 23.47g N/A
Zinc 1.98mg 2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.227mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

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
31%
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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