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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 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.
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 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +695.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.064mg

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 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Folate ~28µg

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
5% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +184.3%
Contains more FatsFats +660.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35%
Contains more OtherOther +167.6%
Contains more WaterWater +89.6%

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% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +624.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93%

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% 8% 2% 2%
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 StarchStarch +29.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +70.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +100%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Lo mein Opinion
Calories 324kcal 121kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 4.77g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 2.35g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 25.62g 18.86g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 20.16g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 105mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.07mg Lo mein
Sugar 2.83g 2.63g Lo mein
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.064mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.36mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 16.73g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 45mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 430mg Lo mein
Vitamin A 343IU 179IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 9µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.3mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.363mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 11.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.047mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.124mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.81mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.27mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.068mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 12.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 28µg Lo mein
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.008g Lo mein
Choline 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.592g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.291g 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
Fructose 0.2g 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.141g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.004g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 1.134g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Lo mein
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
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lo mein
Lo mein contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.179g)
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
  2. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.