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

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Cream of Wheat different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Zinc, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 52% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types were 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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
8
:
2
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Calcium +417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1888.9%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains more Zinc +1064.7%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +362.9%
Contains more Iron +490.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Calcium +417.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1888.9%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains more Zinc +1064.7%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +362.9%
Contains more Iron +490.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%

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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
5
:
6
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.9%
Contains more Folate +138.5%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.9%
Contains more Folate +138.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Protein +637%
Contains more Fats +7345.8%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Contains more Other +745.5%
Contains more Water +124.3%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +637%
Contains more Fats +7345.8%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Contains more Other +745.5%
Contains more Water +124.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3709%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12890.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3709%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
6
:
1
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Cream of Wheat
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 12.48g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 1.84g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 0.24g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 13.08g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 324kcal 62kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 64mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 18mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 1.98mg 0.17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.043mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 3.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.02mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.082mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 26µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.025mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.058mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.08mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.139mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.047mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.034mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.099mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.089mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.042mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.372g Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.033g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.134g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Cream of Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
27%
Cream of Wheat

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 - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.605g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.