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

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Pilaf

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Pilaf have more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Pilaf covers your daily need of Folate 47% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 48 times more Vitamin B12 than Pilaf. While Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.95µg of Vitamin B12, Pilaf contains only 0.02µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pilaf is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +96%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more IronIron +190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +715.4%
~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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1204.4%
Contains more WaterWater +368%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.3%
~equal in Other ~3.86g

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1049.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1253.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%

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
Pilaf
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98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +530%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +228.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +88.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Pilaf Opinion
Calories 324kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Protein 13.56g 10.42g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 1.37g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 25.62g 75.11g Pilaf
Carbs 27.22g 76.31g Pilaf
Cholesterol 32mg 1mg Pilaf
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Pilaf
Calcium 331mg 83mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 188mg Pilaf
Iron 0.84mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 2.83g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Zinc 1.98mg 1.01mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 358mg 154mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 1303mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 14IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.04mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 16.2µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.087mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.02µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 212µg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.373g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.377g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.086mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.221mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.279mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.523mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.189mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.145mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.374mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Pilaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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