Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and General tso's chicken different?
- Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, General tso's chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 33% higher.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 28 times more Calcium than General tso's chicken. While Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of Calcium, General tso's chicken contains only 12mg.
- General tso's chicken has less Saturated Fat.
DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+2658.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+181.9%
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Zinc
+52.3%
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Copper
+45.7%
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Manganese
+384%
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Selenium
+12.5%
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Iron
+38.1%
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Potassium
+66.1%
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Sodium
-56.8%
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Calcium
+2658.3%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+181.9%
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Zinc
+52.3%
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Copper
+45.7%
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Manganese
+384%
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Selenium
+12.5%
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Iron
+38.1%
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Potassium
+66.1%
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Sodium
-56.8%
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.
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Vitamin A
+264.9%
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Vitamin B1
+455.6%
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Vitamin B2
+117.8%
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Folate
+136.4%
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Vitamin B12
+331.8%
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Vitamin E
+63.5%
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Vitamin B3
+191.1%
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Vitamin B5
+62.4%
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Vitamin B6
+140.5%
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Vitamin K
+50.4%
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Vitamin A
+264.9%
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Vitamin B1
+455.6%
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Vitamin B2
+117.8%
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Folate
+136.4%
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Vitamin B12
+331.8%
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Vitamin E
+63.5%
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Vitamin B3
+191.1%
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Vitamin B5
+62.4%
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Vitamin B6
+140.5%
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Vitamin K
+50.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+13.5%
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Other
+132.5%
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Water
+20%
Equal in Protein - 12.9
Equal in Fats - 16.36
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
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3.72 g
Protein:
12.9 g
Fats:
16.36 g
Carbs:
23.99 g
Water:
45.15 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Carbs
+13.5%
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Other
+132.5%
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Water
+20%
Equal in Protein - 12.9
Equal in Fats - 16.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.5%
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.879
Saturated Fat:
6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.104 g
Saturated Fat:
2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.501 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10.5%
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.879
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+83.2%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
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Galactose
+∞%
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Fructose
+155%
Equal in Glucose - 0.62
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:
11.83 g
Sucrose:
10.46 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+83.2%
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+∞%
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Fructose
+155%
Equal in Glucose - 0.62
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 25.62g | 23.09g |
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| Protein | 13.56g | 12.9g |
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| Fats | 17.87g | 16.36g |
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| Carbs | 27.22g | 23.99g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 295kcal |
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| Starch | 21.67g | 11.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.51g |
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| Sugar | 2.83g | 11.6g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 331mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.84mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 127mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 201mg |
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| Sodium | 1008mg | 435mg |
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| Zinc | 1.98mg | 1.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.046mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.075mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 14.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 343IU | 94IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 96µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 1.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 2.853mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.202mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 38.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0.552mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0.564mg |
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| Leucine | 1.468mg | 1.026mg |
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| Lysine | 1.211mg | 1.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0.332mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0.563mg |
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| Valine | 0.934mg | 0.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0.333mg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.372g | 0.09g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.643g | 2.76g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.287g | 3.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 7.501g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | 6.47g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | 0.84g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.01g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.