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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and onion rings?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet onion rings is higher in vitamin K.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 41% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in onion rings is lower.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +967.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.348mg

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% 32% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Onion rings DV% diff.
Phosphorus 358mg 71mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Calcium 331mg 31mg 30%
Sodium 1008mg 370mg 28%
Saturated fat 6.643g 2.137g 20%
Selenium 16.2µg 5.6µg 19%
Protein 13.56g 4.14g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 7.633g 17%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.116mg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 34.1µg 7%
Iron 0.84mg 1.25mg 5%
Fats 17.87g 14.3g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.185mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 3g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.117mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.294mg 2%
Folate 26µg 33µg 2%
Choline 10.7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.349mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 276kcal 2%
Starch 21.67g 25.58g 2%
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g 2%
Carbs 27.22g 33.79g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.46mg 2%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.348mg 1%
Fructose 0.2g 1.26g 1%
Copper 0.067mg 0.073mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 31.59g N/A
Potassium 121mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 2.83g 5.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.214mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.789g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 6.346g N/A

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.5%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more OtherOther +165.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.5%

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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +963.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +18%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +530%
~equal in Maltose ~0.66g

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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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.