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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Cream of Rice different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Cream of Rice is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 49% higher.
  • Cream of Rice has less Saturated Fat.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1137.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2005.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%
Contains more IronIron +371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%

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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.039mg
~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
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1406.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17770%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.7%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +132.5%

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
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13729%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18803.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

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 Cream of Rice
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Cream of Rice Opinion
Calories 324kcal 52kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 0.9g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 0.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 11.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 11.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cream of Rice
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 1mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 3.96mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 2.83g 0.04g Cream of Rice
Fiber 1.6g 0.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.034mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.16mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 173mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.02mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.144mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.071mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.018mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.039mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.076mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.027mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Cream of Rice
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.02g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.031g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.027g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.013mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.044mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.015mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.073mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.037mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.026mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.037mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.057mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.026mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Cream of Rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
4%
Cream of Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
23%
Cream of Rice

Comparison summary

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?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/nutrients

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

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