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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Fish sticks different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, while Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Fish sticks covers your daily need of Vitamin E 41% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 24 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 96µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fish sticks contain 4µg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Sodium.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1968.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.7µg

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% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +829.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.078mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.96µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg

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
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +132.5%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
~equal in Fats ~16.23g

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%

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
92% 3% 3%
Starch: 20.46 g
Sucrose: 0.56 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0.58 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +110%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +875%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~20.46g
~equal in Maltose ~0.58g

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 Fish sticks
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 Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 324kcal 277kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 11.01g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 16.23g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 20.16g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 21.66g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Fish sticks
Calcium 331mg 16mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 185mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.84mg
Sugar 2.83g 1.65g Fish sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.059mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.42mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 20.46g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 191mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 402mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 18IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.182mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 15.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.122mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.536mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.272mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.078mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.96µg Fish sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 4.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 24µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.124g Fish sticks
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 6.643g 3.733g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 3.193g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.122mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.372mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.429mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.852mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.795mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.296mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.47mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.5mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.23mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.236g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Fish sticks
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
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
35%
Fish sticks

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 - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 606mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.91g)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.