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

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Summary of differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and pretzels

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B2, while pretzels have more manganese, copper, and folate.
  • Pretzels cover your daily need for manganese, 62% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pretzels is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.

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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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +819.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +294%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +392.8%

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% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +219.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more FatsFats +410.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1040.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +215.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%

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 Pretzels
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Pretzels DV% diff.
Manganese 0.363mg 1.789mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Phosphorus 358mg 113mg 35%
Sodium 1008mg 1715mg 31%
Calcium 331mg 36mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.643g 0.75g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.22g 26%
Fats 17.87g 3.5g 22%
Copper 0.067mg 0.264mg 22%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Selenium 16.2µg 5.8µg 19%
Carbs 27.22g 79.2g 17%
Folate 26µg 83µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.1mg 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.85mg 10%
Iron 0.84mg 1.67mg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Protein 13.56g 9.1g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 1.36g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.92mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 5%
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.18mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 35mg 3%
Calories 324kcal 381kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.116mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.288mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 146mg 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 76.4g N/A
Sugar 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.259mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.636mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.453mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.392mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.201mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Pretzels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.893g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/nutrients

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

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