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

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What are the main differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and potato sticks?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, yet potato sticks are richer in vitamin E, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 56% higher.
  • Potato sticks contain less sodium.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1738.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +922.3%
Contains more IronIron +170.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.5%

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% 32% 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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg

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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1610.5%
Contains more FatsFats +92.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.8%
~equal in Other ~3.4g

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.7%

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 sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 17.9g 85%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 9.11mg 56%
Vitamin C 47.3mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Potassium 121mg 1237mg 33%
Calcium 331mg 18mg 31%
Copper 0.067mg 0.315mg 28%
Phosphorus 358mg 172mg 27%
Fats 17.87g 34.4g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 4.785mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.32mg 18%
Iron 0.84mg 2.27mg 18%
Sodium 1008mg 633mg 16%
Selenium 16.2µg 8.1µg 15%
Protein 13.56g 6.7g 14%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.116mg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Saturated fat 6.643g 8.88g 10%
Calories 324kcal 522kcal 10%
Magnesium 21mg 64mg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.99mg 9%
Carbs 27.22g 53.3g 9%
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g 7%
Choline 34.9mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.096mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 6.16g 5%
Folate 26µg 40µg 4%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.423mg 3%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 22.1µg 3%
Net carbs 25.62g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 2.83g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.403mg 0%
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Potato sticks
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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.