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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 richer than Onion rings in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • 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% 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 5.3% 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

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

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Onion rings Opinion
Calories 324kcal 276kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 4.14g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 14.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 25.62g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 27.22g 33.79g Onion rings
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Onion rings
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 31mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 0.84mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 2.83g 5.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.067mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 1.98mg 0.42mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 358mg 71mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.46mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.348mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 5.6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.294mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 26µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.07mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.214mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.35mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.151mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.081mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.243mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.216mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.109mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.789g Onion rings
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 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Onion rings
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
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. 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.

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