Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
  4. Mozzarella cheese sticks
  5. Compare
  6. Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Kellogg's Special K

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

Compare

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.

Infographic

Mozzarella cheese sticks vs Kellogg's Special K infographic
Infographic link

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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
6
:
4
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Calcium +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.8%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains more Zinc +187%
Contains more Iron +3233.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +167.2%
Contains more Selenium +238.9%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Kellogg's Special K
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 1050% 9% 21% 5% 87% 19% 60% 0% 300%
Contains more Calcium +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +645.8%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains more Zinc +187%
Contains more Iron +3233.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +167.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
10
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin A +386%
Contains more Vitamin E +1967.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +643.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7566.7%
Contains more Folate +4861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1942.1%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 101% 306% 99% 227% 423% 441% 424% 0% 1487% 968% 2425% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +25300%
Contains more Vitamin A +386%
Contains more Vitamin E +1967.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +643.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7566.7%
Contains more Folate +4861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1942.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
3
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Fats +898.3%
Contains more Water +1154.3%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +169.7%
Equal in Other - 4.02
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Kellogg's Special K
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 Fats +898.3%
Contains more Water +1154.3%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +169.7%
Equal in Other - 4.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
1
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1329%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Kellogg's Special K
36% 27% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1329%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 25.62g 72g Kellogg's Special K
Protein 13.56g 17.79g Kellogg's Special K
Fats 17.87g 1.79g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 73.4g Kellogg's Special K
Calories 324kcal 377kcal Kellogg's Special K
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 12.69g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 23mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 28mg Kellogg's Special K
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 48mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 53mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 667mg Kellogg's Special K
Zinc 1.98mg 0.69mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.179mg Kellogg's Special K
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 54.9µg 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 134IU Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin C 68mg 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
Folate 26µg 1290µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 19.4µg Kellogg's Special K
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Kellogg's Special K
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Kellogg's Special K
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.4g Kellogg's Special K
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Kellogg's Special K
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks vs Potato sticks
Potato sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks vs Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks vs Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K vs Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal
Kellogg's Corn Pops Cereal
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K vs Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K vs Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal
Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal

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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
575%
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 contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Special K
Kellogg's Special K is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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?
?
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.