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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Penne?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer than Penne in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% more.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 13 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. While Mozzarella cheese sticks have 5.104g of Polyunsaturated fat, Penne has only 0.4g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Penne is lower.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Potassium - 122
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +271.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.4%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Potassium - 122

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.
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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +137.9%
Contains more Fats +346.8%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +238.2%
Contains more Water +92.4%
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
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +137.9%
Contains more Fats +346.8%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +238.2%
Contains more Water +92.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Penne Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 14.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 5.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 16.8g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 324kcal 126kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 1.9g Penne
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 331mg 89mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.8mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 358mg 118mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 122mg Penne
Sodium 1008mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 1.98mg 1.1mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 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
Cholesterol 32mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.2g Penne
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.3g Penne
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.4g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Penne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 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

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.