Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Lo mein?

Lo mein has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 45% higher.
Lo mein contains less Cholesterol.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat types in this comparison.

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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

Lo mein

Contains more Calcium +1476.2%

Contains more Magnesium +50%

Contains more Phosphorus +695.6%

Contains more Potassium +15.2%

Contains more Zinc +450%

Contains more Manganese +51.3%

Contains more Selenium +38.5%

Contains more Iron +27.4%

Contains less Sodium -57.3%

Equal in Copper - 0.064

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Lo mein

Contains more Calcium +1476.2%

Contains more Magnesium +50%

Contains more Phosphorus +695.6%

Contains more Potassium +15.2%

Contains more Zinc +450%

Contains more Manganese +51.3%

Contains more Selenium +38.5%

Contains more Iron +27.4%

Contains less Sodium -57.3%

Equal in Copper - 0.064

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

Lo mein

Contains more Vitamin A +91.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Equal in Folate - 28

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Lo mein

Contains more Vitamin A +91.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +146.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Equal in Folate - 28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Lo mein

Contains more Protein +184.3%

Contains more Fats +660.4%

Contains more Carbs +35%

Contains more Other +167.6%

Contains more Water +89.6%

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Protein: 13.56 g

Fats: 17.87 g

Carbs: 27.22 g

Water: 37.63 g

Other: 3.72 g

Lo mein

Protein: 4.77 g

Fats: 2.35 g

Carbs: 20.16 g

Water: 71.33 g

Other: 1.39 g

Contains more Protein +184.3%

Contains more Fats +660.4%

Contains more Carbs +35%

Contains more Other +167.6%

Contains more Water +89.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Lo mein

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Saturated Fat: 6.643 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g

Lo mein

Saturated Fat: 0.464 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.592 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.2%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.4%

Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Lo mein

Contains more Starch +29.5%

Contains more Glucose +70.3%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +100%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +65%

Mozzarella cheese sticks

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

Lo mein

Starch: 16.73 g

Sucrose: 1.63 g

Glucose: 0.37 g

Fructose: 0.33 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.3 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +29.5%

Contains more Glucose +70.3%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +100%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +65%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	25.62g	18.86g
Protein	13.56g	4.77g
Fats	17.87g	2.35g
Carbs	27.22g	20.16g
Calories	324kcal	121kcal
Starch	21.67g	16.73g
Fructose	0.2g	0.33g
Sugar	2.83g	2.63g
Fiber	1.6g	1.3g
Calcium	331mg	21mg
Iron	0.84mg	1.07mg
Magnesium	21mg	14mg
Phosphorus	358mg	45mg
Potassium	121mg	105mg
Sodium	1008mg	430mg
Zinc	1.98mg	0.36mg
Copper	0.067mg	0.064mg
Manganese	0.363mg	0.24mg
Selenium	16.2µg	11.7µg
Vitamin A	343IU	179IU
Vitamin A RAE	96µg	9µg
Vitamin E	0.74mg	0.3mg
Vitamin D		4IU
Vitamin D		0.1µg
Vitamin C		1.7mg
Vitamin B1	0.15mg	0.047mg
Vitamin B2	0.257mg	0.124mg
Vitamin B3	0.98mg	0.81mg
Vitamin B5	0.38mg	0.27mg
Vitamin B6	0.084mg	0.068mg
Folate	26µg	28µg
Vitamin B12	0.95µg	0µg
Vitamin K	25.4µg	12.7µg
Tryptophan	0.175mg
Threonine	0.472mg
Isoleucine	0.718mg
Leucine	1.468mg
Lysine	1.211mg
Methionine	0.411mg
Phenylalanine	0.811mg
Valine	0.934mg
Histidine	0.441mg
Cholesterol	32mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.372g	0.008g
Saturated Fat	6.643g	0.464g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.003g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.006g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	4.287g	0.592g
Polyunsaturated fat	5.104g	1.291g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.006g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	4.306g	1.134g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.045g	0.004g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.524g	0.141g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.011g	0g

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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%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

65%

27%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.179g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Lo mein?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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