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

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Kix Cereal different?

  • Kix Cereal has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kix Cereal is 390% higher.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, KIX 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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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8
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +3709.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Zinc +779.8%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +211.3%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Kix Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 171% 1200% 37% 81% 20% 78% 476% 48% 148% 47%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +90.6%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +3709.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Zinc +779.8%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +211.3%

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
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10
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin A +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2638.1%
Contains more Folate +2926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
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%
Kix Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 185% 6% 99% 85% 489% 462% 455% 32% 531% 591% 713% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin A +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2638.1%
Contains more Folate +2926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +416.5%
Contains more Water +1248.7%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
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
Kix Cereal
8% 3% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 7.69 g
Fats: 3.46 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 2.79 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Fats +416.5%
Contains more Water +1248.7%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Kix Cereal
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.277 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +299.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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2
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +81.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +169.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.57
Mozzarella cheese sticks
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
Kix Cereal
86% 13%
Starch: 58.47 g
Sucrose: 8.93 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +81.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +169.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.57

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Kix Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Protein 13.56g 7.69g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 3.46g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Calories 324kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Starch 21.67g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Fructose 0.2g 0.11g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 9.76g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Calcium 331mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Iron 0.84mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 358mg 189mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Sodium 1008mg 596mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 1.98mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Copper 0.067mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.363mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 16.2µg 8.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.3mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin C 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.955mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 2mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 24.25mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.522mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 2.3mg Kix Cereal
Folate 26µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.062mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.279mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.258mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.971mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.176mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.134mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.413mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.186mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.99g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.277g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.21g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.04g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Kix Cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
304%
Kix Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
230%
Kix Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.067g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.