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

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Corn grits

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin K, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Corn grits have more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 73% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2457.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +698.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.143mg
~equal in Folate ~27µg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +758.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3546.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.7%
Contains more OtherOther +389.5%
Contains more WaterWater +115.8%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2572.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%

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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +40.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Corn grits Opinion
Calories 324kcal 74kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 1.58g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 0.49g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 14.85g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 15.95g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg Corn grits
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 64mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 27mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 2.83g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.09mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 15.39g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 14mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.01mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.049mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.143mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.135mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.052mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.028mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 27µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.372g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.081g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.191g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.011mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.052mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.058mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.228mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.031mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.029mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.087mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.077mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.048mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0g 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 Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.567g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/nutrients

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

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