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

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Corn chips

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Corn chips have more Vitamin E, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Corn chips is 43% higher.
  • Corn chips are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +139.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +303.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +877%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3416.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%
Contains more FatsFats +86.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.1%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 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 +137%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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 chips
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 chips Opinion
Calories 324kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 13.56g 6.17g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 25.62g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 27.22g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Corn chips
Magnesium 21mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 331mg 138mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 144mg Corn chips
Iron 0.84mg 1.2mg Corn chips
Sugar 2.83g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.6g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.067mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.98mg 1.29mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 358mg 194mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 514mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 343IU 69IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.363mg 0.333mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 7.6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.047mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.078mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.842mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.19mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 6.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.088g Corn chips
Choline 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 6.643g 4.331g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.046mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.246mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.235mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.803mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.185mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.137mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.322mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.2mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.264g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.013g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.312g)
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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.