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

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A recap on differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily Phosphorus needs 44% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1642.1%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.5%
Contains more Zinc +538.7%
Contains more Manganese +259.4%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Copper +76.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1642.1%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +588.5%
Contains more Zinc +538.7%
Contains more Manganese +259.4%
Contains more Selenium +295.1%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Copper +76.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +406%
Contains more Fats +117.9%
Contains more Carbs +143.7%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Water +102%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +406%
Contains more Fats +117.9%
Contains more Carbs +143.7%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Water +102%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 9.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 2.68g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 8.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 11.17g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 324kcal 143kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Potato salad
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 19mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.65mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 52mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 1008mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.98mg 0.31mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.363mg 0.101mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 4.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 157IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 32µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.077mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.06mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.89mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 26µg 7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.042mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.141mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.202mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.171mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.066mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.135mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.172mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.062mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 68mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.48g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 3.737g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 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 salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.214g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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