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

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Gratin

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Gratin have more Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 40% higher.
  • Gratin has 6 times less Selenium than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 16.2µg of Selenium, while Gratin has 2.7µg.
  • Gratin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.2%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +187%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.993mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168%
Contains more FatsFats +135.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%
Contains more WaterWater +96.7%

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1749.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Gratin Opinion
Calories 324kcal 132kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 5.06g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 7.59g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 25.62g 9.47g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 11.27g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 23mg Gratin
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 119mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 0.84mg 0.64mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Gratin
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Gratin
Copper 0.067mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 1.98mg 0.69mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 113mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 433mg Gratin
Vitamin A 343IU 264IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 64µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.161mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 2.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.064mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 11µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Gratin
Saturated Fat 6.643g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.149g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.276g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.07mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.192mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.284mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.443mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.381mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.117mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.254mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.325mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.151mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.91g)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients

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

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