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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats are richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is 169% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 33 times more Calcium than Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats. While Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of Calcium, Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contain only 10mg.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS 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 15% 3% 4.5% 225% 36% 19% 27% 74% 0% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3210%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +187%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +477.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.2%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 67% 100% 7.2% 99% 313% 325% 313% 0% 383% 625% 2.5% 250% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +386%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1876.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1180.8%

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
4% 4% 86% 4% 2%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 85.59 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.3%
Contains more FatsFats +326.5%
Contains more WaterWater +975.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.4%

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
39% 52% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +257.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2452%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.6%

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 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Opinion
Calories 324kcal 395kcal Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Protein 13.56g 4.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 4.19g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 20mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Net carbs 25.62g 85.19g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Carbs 27.22g 85.59g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Cholesterol 32mg 1mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin D 133IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 331mg 10mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 51mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 6mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Sugar 2.83g 29.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.107mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Zinc 1.98mg 0.69mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 62mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 567mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A 343IU 1667IU Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin A 96µg 500µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.36mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 5.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.25mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.41mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 16.7mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 1.66mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 5µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 333µg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Trans Fat 0.372g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Choline 2.5mg Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.89g Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.2g 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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Mozzarella cheese sticks Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
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
191%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
43%
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.753g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.