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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 for 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.
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% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1064.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1888.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +362.9%
Contains more IronIron +490.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 0% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +637%
Contains more FatsFats +7345.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.1%
Contains more OtherOther +745.5%
Contains more WaterWater +124.3%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12890.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3709%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
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 Cream of Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Cream of Wheat DV% diff.
Iron 0.84mg 4.96mg 52%
Phosphorus 358mg 18mg 49%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Sodium 1008mg 102mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.134g 33%
Saturated fat 6.643g 0.038g 30%
Fats 17.87g 0.24g 27%
Calcium 331mg 64mg 27%
Protein 13.56g 1.84g 23%
Selenium 16.2µg 3.5µg 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.309mg 17%
Manganese 0.363mg 0mg 16%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.17mg 16%
Vitamin A 96µg 232µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 3.093mg 13%
Calories 324kcal 62kcal 13%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 0.033g 11%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Folate 26µg 62µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.232mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.082mg 6%
Carbs 27.22g 13.08g 5%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.02mg 5%
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.21mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 6mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 20mg 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.043mg 3%
Net carbs 25.62g 12.48g N/A
Sugar 2.83g 0.07g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.042mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 Cream of Wheat
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
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 Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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 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.