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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Calcium, yet Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 169% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 14 times more Calcium than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 331mg of Calcium, while Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp has 24mg.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp types in this comparison.

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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 51% 7.2% 19% 338% 67% 205% 102% 78% 0% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1279.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more IronIron +971.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%

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% 150% 8% 99% 313% 323% 313% 0% 392% 625% 3% 250% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2016.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +628.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +444.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1923.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1180.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.5%
Contains more FatsFats +257.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1405.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.9%

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
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.7 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +152.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%

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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Calories 324kcal 390kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 13.56g 6.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Carbs 27.22g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 21mg 72mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 331mg 24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 212mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Iron 0.84mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 2.83g 34.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 4.4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.067mg 0.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Zinc 1.98mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 237mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 596mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 343IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A 96µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.4mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 19.9µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Choline 15.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
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 Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
191%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.743g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.