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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Lasagne different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher than Lasagne in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 35% more than Lasagne.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 4 times more Calcium than Lasagne. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of Calcium, while Lasagne contains 88mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +276.1%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.6%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 15.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +276.1%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.3%
Contains more Zinc +127.6%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Copper +34.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Selenium - 15.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Equal in Folate - 24
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Other +136.9%
Contains more Water +88.3%
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
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.2%
Contains more Other +136.9%
Contains more Water +88.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +120.4%
Contains more Lactose +95%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +420%
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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +120.4%
Contains more Lactose +95%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +47.6%
Contains more Fructose +420%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 13.66g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 7.28g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 4.92g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 15.36g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 324kcal 135kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 9.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 2.83g 3.11g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 331mg 88mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.71mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 115mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 1008mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.98mg 0.87mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.363mg 0.193mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 15.9µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 41µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.07mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.074mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.323mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 26µg 24µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.33µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.085mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.219mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.224mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.578mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.486mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.164mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.329mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.285mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.183mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.196g Lasagne
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.758g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.433g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 0.322g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.026g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.295g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.