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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.
Contains more Calcium +298.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Iron +190.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Copper +147.8%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Calcium +298.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Iron +190.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Copper +147.8%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin K +4980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Folate +715.4%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4650%
Contains more Vitamin K +4980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Folate +715.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.1%
Contains more Fats +1204.4%
Contains more Water +368%
Contains more Carbs +180.3%
Equal in Other - 3.86
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
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 Protein +30.1%
Contains more Fats +1204.4%
Contains more Water +368%
Contains more Carbs +180.3%
Equal in Other - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1049.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1253.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1049.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1253.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +228.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +88.3%
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
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 Glucose +530%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +228.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 25.62g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 13.56g 10.42g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 1.37g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 324kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 21.67g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 83mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 358mg 154mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 1008mg 1303mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 1.01mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.363mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 16.2µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 343IU 14IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.04mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 4.1mg 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
Folate 26µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.02µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.5µg 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
Cholesterol 32mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.307g Pilaf
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.373g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.377g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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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