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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Kellogg's Special K — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Kellogg's Special K different?

  • Kellogg's Special K is higher than Mozzarella cheese sticks in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kellogg's Special K covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 769% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K types were 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 8.6% 6.9% 4.7% 1050% 60% 19% 21% 87% 0% 299%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1339.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +187%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +645.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +238.9%

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 227% 100% 306% 99% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1486% 2425% 0.25% 968% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +386%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1967.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +643.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1942.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4861.5%

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
18% 2% 73% 3% 4%
Protein: 17.79 g
Fats: 1.79 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 4.02 g
Contains more FatsFats +898.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1154.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.7%
~equal in Other ~4.02g

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
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1176%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%

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 Special K
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 Special K Opinion
Calories 324kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Protein 13.56g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 17.87g 1.79g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 68mg Kellogg's Special K
Net carbs 25.62g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Carbs 27.22g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 23mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 53mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Sugar 2.83g 12.69g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 1.98mg 0.69mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 48mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 667mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A 343IU 1667IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 500µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin E 0.74mg 15.3mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 54.9µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.69mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.91mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 22.6mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 6.44mg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Choline 11mg Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.4g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Kellogg's Special K
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
531%
Kellogg's Special K
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
156%
Kellogg's Special K

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.243g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K 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.

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