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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.
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 49% 9.9% 19% 139% 200% 210% 98% 34% 0% 94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +903%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more IronIron +340.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +795.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
~equal in Selenium ~17.3µg

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%
Granola
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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 20% 92% 49% 63% 190% 201% 191% 0% 942% 1500% 3.3% 612% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +940.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1163.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3038.5%

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
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 ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +213.5%
Contains more WaterWater +975.1%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.2%

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% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 324kcal 389kcal Granola
Protein 13.56g 8.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 6mg Granola
Net carbs 25.62g 73.9g Granola
Carbs 27.22g 80.9g Granola
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Granola
Vitamin D 82IU Granola
Magnesium 21mg 68mg Granola
Calcium 331mg 33mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 215mg Granola
Iron 0.84mg 3.7mg Granola
Sugar 2.83g 28.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 7g Granola
Copper 0.067mg 0.6mg Granola
Zinc 1.98mg 7.7mg Granola
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 228mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 257mg Granola
Vitamin A 343IU 1531IU Granola
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 459µg Granola
Vitamin E 0.74mg 2.43mg Granola
Vitamin D 2.1µg Granola
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 17.3µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 12µg Granola
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 816µg Granola
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Granola
Choline 22.6mg Granola
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.39g Granola
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.6g 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
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 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 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
298%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola
Granola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola
Granola contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
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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