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

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Popcorn

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Selenium, however, Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 52% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Popcorn has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4628.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.9%
Contains more IronIron +279.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +291%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~358mg

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +293.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1033.4%
Contains more OtherOther +162%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.7%
~equal in Protein ~12.94g

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +351.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%

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
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +151%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Popcorn Opinion
Calories 324kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 13.56g 12.94g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 4.54g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 27.22g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 21mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 331mg 7mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 0.84mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 2.83g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.6g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.067mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.98mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 21.67g 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 358mg
Sodium 1008mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 343IU 196IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 10µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.29mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 16.2µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.104mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.083mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 31µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.372g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.95g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.318g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.085mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.452mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.431mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 1.211mg 0.338mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.252mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.59mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.607mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.367mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.07g 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 0g 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 Popcorn
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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients

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

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