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

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Important differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and corn nuts

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, corn nuts are richer in fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 40% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1847.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +419%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.4%
Contains more IronIron +102.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.88mg

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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +464.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.374mg
~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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more WaterWater +2251.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.4%
~equal in Other ~3.4g

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% 56% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.7%

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 nuts
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 nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Calcium 331mg 17mg 31%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Fiber 1.6g 8.4g 27%
Magnesium 21mg 109mg 21%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Saturated fat 6.643g 2.58g 18%
Sodium 1008mg 600mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.35mg 17%
Carbs 27.22g 71.7g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 3.22g 13%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Iron 0.84mg 1.7mg 11%
Phosphorus 358mg 283mg 11%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin A 96µg 17µg 9%
Protein 13.56g 9g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.142mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 7.36g 8%
Copper 0.067mg 0.136mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.187mg 8%
Folate 26µg 0µg 7%
Calories 324kcal 436kcal 6%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.487mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 286mg 5%
Fats 17.87g 14.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.507mg 3%
Zinc 1.98mg 1.88mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 25.62g 63.3g N/A
Sugar 2.83g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.374mg 0%
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 nuts
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
17%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.063g)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/nutrients

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

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