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, manganese, and vitamin A, while fish sticks are higher in vitamin E.
- Fish sticks cover your daily need for vitamin E, 41% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 21 times more calcium than fish sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of calcium, while fish sticks contain 16mg.
- 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 g
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 6.88mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 16mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 402mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 191mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 7.824g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 4.7µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.98mg | 0.42mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.643g | 3.733g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.116mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 13.56g | 11.01g | 5% |
| Fats | 17.87g | 16.23g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 1.536mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.287g | 3.193g | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 185mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.272mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.122mg | 2% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 277kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.22g | 21.66g | 2% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 15.7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Folate | 26µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.62g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.83g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 20.46g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.96µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.934mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | 0.236g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | 7.289g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 606mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.