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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. General Mills Cheerios — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and General Mills Cheerios

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Copper than General Mills Cheerios.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from General Mills Cheerios is 404% higher.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, CHEERIOS.

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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 81% 120% 57% 1244% 128% 456% 206% 65% 463% 136%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +429.8%
Contains more IronIron +3848.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +474.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +744.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +877.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.7%

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 72% 198% 13% 102% 332% 23% 393% 64% 552% 846% 4.5% 536% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +861.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +784.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2745.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +612.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2646.2%

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% 7% 73% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.09 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 73.23 g
Water: 5.13 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +165.5%
Contains more WaterWater +633.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169%

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
24% 38% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.432 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.4%

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
93% 7%
Starch: 57.37 g
Sucrose: 4.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +122.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +164.7%
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 General Mills Cheerios
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks General Mills Cheerios Opinion
Calories 324kcal 376kcal General Mills Cheerios
Protein 13.56g 12.09g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 6.73g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 21.6mg General Mills Cheerios
Net carbs 25.62g 63.83g General Mills Cheerios
Carbs 27.22g 73.23g General Mills Cheerios
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin D 136IU General Mills Cheerios
Magnesium 21mg 114mg General Mills Cheerios
Calcium 331mg 401mg General Mills Cheerios
Potassium 121mg 641mg General Mills Cheerios
Iron 0.84mg 33.17mg General Mills Cheerios
Sugar 2.83g 4.36g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 9.4g General Mills Cheerios
Copper 0.067mg 0.385mg General Mills Cheerios
Zinc 1.98mg 16.73mg General Mills Cheerios
Starch 21.67g 57.37g General Mills Cheerios
Phosphorus 358mg 481mg General Mills Cheerios
Sodium 1008mg 497mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A 343IU 3299IU General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 990µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.65mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 3.4µg General Mills Cheerios
Manganese 0.363mg 3.547mg General Mills Cheerios
Selenium 16.2µg 24.9µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.327mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.1mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 20.967mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.073mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 2.39mg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 6.77µg General Mills Cheerios
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 714µg General Mills Cheerios
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.02g General Mills Cheerios
Choline 26.2mg General Mills Cheerios
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.5g General Mills Cheerios
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.376g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.432g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.167mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.418mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.429mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.91mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.366mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.178mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.628mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.586mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.261mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.09g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.068g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 2.344g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks General Mills Cheerios
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
242%
General Mills Cheerios
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
296%
General Mills Cheerios

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Cheerios
General Mills Cheerios is relatively richer in vitamins
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. General Mills Cheerios - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173884/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.