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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Plantain chips different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Potassium.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 40% more than Plantain chips.
  • Plantain chips are lower in Sodium.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types were used 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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
5
:
5
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Calcium +3577.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +359%
Contains more Zinc +435.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Potassium +549.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Plantain chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3577.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +359%
Contains more Zinc +435.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +238.1%
Contains more Potassium +549.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +195.5%

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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
4
:
8
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.6%
Contains more Folate +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.6%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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%
Plantain chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.6%
Contains more Folate +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
3
:
2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Protein +494.7%
Contains more Water +1700.5%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Plantain chips
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +494.7%
Contains more Water +1700.5%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Contains more Fats +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
1
:
2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Plantain chips
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
5
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2
Plantain chips
Plantain chips
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +134.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Plantain chips
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +134.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 60.34g Plantain chips
Protein 13.56g 2.28g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 27.22g 63.84g Plantain chips
Calories 324kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 21.67g 50.8g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 1.6g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 331mg 9mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 21mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 358mg 78mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 1008mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 1.98mg 0.37mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.363mg 0.276mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 0.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 69µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.065mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.04mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.802mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 26µg 35µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
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 0mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.185g Plantain chips
Saturated Fat 6.643g 8.337g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.078g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Plantain chips
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%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.