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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% 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 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 Opinion
Calories 324kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 13.56g 6.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 27.22g 53.3g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 21mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 331mg 18mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 0.84mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 2.83g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.6g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.99mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 172mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 633mg Potato sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 8.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.096mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 22.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 6.643g 8.88g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 17.9g Potato 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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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
30%
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.

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