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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Grape-Nuts Cereal different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, however, Grape-Nuts Cereal is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Grape-Nuts Cereal is 340% higher.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal has less Saturated Fat.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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.
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 89% 9.6% 35% 1050% 113% 56% 200% 61% 422% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +934.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +490.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.6%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +791.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg

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 0.33% 0.24% 12% 0% 163% 28% 162% 52% 198% 0% 5% 259% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8475%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +779.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +923.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1226.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +887.3%
Contains more WaterWater +975.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.7%

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
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.78 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1941.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

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 Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Calories 324kcal 361kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 13.56g 11.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 1.81g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Net carbs 25.62g 67.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Carbs 27.22g 80.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 124mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 331mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 400mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Iron 0.84mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sugar 2.83g 8.86g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 13g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.067mg 0.34mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 1.98mg 2.07mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 467mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 1008mg 465mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 343IU 4IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.62mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 3.236mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 16.2µg 9.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.65mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.12mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 8.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.872mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.86mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 345µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Choline 31.9mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.21g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.78g 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 0g 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 Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
69%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
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?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.303g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.