Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and meatball
- Mozzarella cheese sticks have more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin K, while meatball has more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for calcium, 25% more than meatball.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 3 times more vitamin K than meatball. While mozzarella cheese sticks contain 25.4µg of vitamin K, meatball contains only 8.2µg.
- The amount of sodium in meatball is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +313.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +209.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 331mg | 80mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 239mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 666mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 3.108mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 1.77mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 3.346g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.287g | 9.188g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.924mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 66mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.202mg | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 21.67g | 2.25g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Fats | 17.87g | 22.21g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.22g | 8.06g | 6% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 296mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.643g | 7.627g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.98mg | 1.66mg | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 36µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Protein | 13.56g | 14.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 286kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 15.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.136mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 25.62g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.83g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | 0.577g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.022g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | 2.815g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.104 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +863.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +34.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +122.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +475% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +155.6% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.21g
