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

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Significant differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Granola

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron in Granola is higher than in Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Granola covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 460% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.

Specific food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S Low Fat Granola without Raisins.

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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 Calcium +903%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Iron +340.5%
Contains more Magnesium +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +795.5%
Equal in Selenium - 17.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 139% 49% 98% 19% 34% 210% 200% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +903%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Iron +340.5%
Contains more Magnesium +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +795.5%
Equal in Selenium - 17.3

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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Granola
Contains more Vitamin K +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4757.1%
Contains more Folate +3038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1163.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 49% 64% 20% 191% 201% 192% 0% 942% 612% 1500% 4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4757.1%
Contains more Folate +3038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1163.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Fats +213.5%
Contains more Water +975.1%
Contains more Other +210%
Contains more Carbs +197.2%
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
9% 6% 81% 4%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 5.7 g
Carbs: 80.9 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +55.9%
Contains more Fats +213.5%
Contains more Water +975.1%
Contains more Other +210%
Contains more Carbs +197.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%

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 Granola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Granola Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 73.9g Granola
Protein 13.56g 8.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 80.9g Granola
Calories 324kcal 389kcal Granola
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 28.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 7g Granola
Calcium 331mg 33mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 3.7mg Granola
Magnesium 21mg 68mg Granola
Phosphorus 358mg 228mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 215mg Granola
Sodium 1008mg 257mg Granola
Zinc 1.98mg 7.7mg Granola
Copper 0.067mg 0.6mg Granola
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 17.3µg Granola
Vitamin A 343IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.74mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Vitamin C 6mg Granola
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.76mg Granola
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.87mg Granola
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 10.2mg Granola
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 4.08mg Granola
Folate 26µg 816µg Granola
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Granola
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Granola
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.39g Granola
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Granola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
322%
Granola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
85%
Granola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Granola
Granola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.253g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola
Granola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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