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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Pork skins

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Manganese, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1003.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.1%
~equal in Potassium ~127mg
~equal in Iron ~0.88mg

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +757.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
~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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1990.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +352.1%
Contains more FatsFats +75.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +244.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Pork skins Opinion
Calories 324kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 13.56g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 17.87g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 25.62g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 95mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 30mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 0.84mg 0.88mg Pork skins
Sugar 2.83g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.6g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Zinc 1.98mg 0.56mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 85mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 1818mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 40IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 12µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.53mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.069mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.099mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.023mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.64µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 6.643g 11.37g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 3.64g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.118mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.718mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 1.468mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 1.211mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.411mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.934mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.441mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.2g 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 Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients

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

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