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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Potato pancake

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, and Selenium, while Potato pancake have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 33% more than Potato pancake.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 10 times more Calcium than Potato pancake. While Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of Calcium, Potato pancake contains only 32mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +934.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +840.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.158mg

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123%
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g
~equal in Other ~3.58g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +3800%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1900%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +666.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +180%
~equal in Starch ~20.88g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 324kcal 268kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 6.08g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 14.76g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 25.62g 24.51g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 27.81g Potato pancake
Cholesterol 32mg 95mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 21mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 331mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 0.84mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 2.83g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 1.6g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.067mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.98mg 0.7mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 20.88g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 128mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 764mg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 343IU 113IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 32µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.23mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.363mg 0.26mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 8.9µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.173mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.29µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 41µg Potato pancake
Trans Fat 0.372g Potato pancake
Choline 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 3.73g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.087mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.28mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.442mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.389mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.137mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.3mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.369mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.141mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
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 0g 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 Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.147g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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.
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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