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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, 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.
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 36% 171% 20% 1200% 47% 475% 81% 78% 147% 46%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.3%
Contains more IronIron +3709.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +779.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 85% 185% 6% 99% 489% 462% 455% 31% 531% 713% 0.5% 590% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +678.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2638.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2926.9%

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
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 ProteinProtein +76.3%
Contains more FatsFats +416.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1248.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.3%

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
20% 35% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.576 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.277 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +333%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FructoseFructose +81.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +300%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +169.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.57g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 324kcal 357kcal Kix Cereal
Protein 13.56g 7.69g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 3.46g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 25.4mg Kix Cereal
Net carbs 25.62g 74.02g Kix Cereal
Carbs 27.22g 82.82g Kix Cereal
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin D 133IU Kix Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Kix Cereal
Calcium 331mg 570mg Kix Cereal
Potassium 121mg 223mg Kix Cereal
Iron 0.84mg 32mg Kix Cereal
Sugar 2.83g 9.76g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 8.8g Kix Cereal
Copper 0.067mg 0.142mg Kix Cereal
Zinc 1.98mg 17.42mg Kix Cereal
Starch 21.67g 58.47g Kix Cereal
Phosphorus 358mg 189mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 596mg Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 343IU 3078IU Kix Cereal
Vitamin A 96µg 879µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.3mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 3.3µg Kix Cereal
Manganese 0.363mg 1.13mg Kix Cereal
Selenium 16.2µg 8.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 5.7µg Kix Cereal
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 787µg Kix Cereal
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.025g Kix Cereal
Choline 15.3mg Kix Cereal
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.576g Kix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.99g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.277g 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
Fructose 0.2g 0.11g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.016g Kix Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.04g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.21g 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 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
281%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kix Cereal
Kix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
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.

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