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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Crab stick different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Crab stick is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 32% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 64 times more Vitamin K than Crab stick. While Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 25.4µg of Vitamin K, Crab stick contains only 0.4µg.
  • Crab stick has less Saturated Fat.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi are the varieties used in this article.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2446.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +115.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.7%

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
~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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78%
Contains more FatsFats +3784.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +98.4%

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1458.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3469.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%

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
36% 30% 27% 6%
Starch: 3.5 g
Sucrose: 2.95 g
Glucose: 2.68 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +519.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +325.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +210%

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 Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Crab stick Opinion
Calories 324kcal 95kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 7.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 0.46g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 14.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 15g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 20mg Crab stick
Magnesium 21mg 43mg Crab stick
Calcium 331mg 13mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 90mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.39mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 6.25g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 0.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.032mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.33mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 3.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 282mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 529mg Crab stick
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.011mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.03mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.08mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.62mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.13mg Crab stick
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.57µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.008g Crab stick
Choline 13mg Crab stick
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.216g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.275g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.143g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.075mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.285mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.23mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.607mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.707mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.261mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.26mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.286mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.156mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.62g Crab stick
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.008g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 0.089g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.427g)

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.