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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 covers your daily need of Manganese 62% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pretzels are 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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
5
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5
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Calcium +819.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +132.9%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +294%
Contains more Manganese +392.8%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +819.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +132.9%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +294%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
6
:
5
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +219.2%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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%
Pretzels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +219.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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2
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Protein +49%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +1040.3%
Contains more Carbs +191%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
Pretzels
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 Protein +49%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +1040.3%
Contains more Carbs +191%
Contains more Other +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
1
Pretzels
Pretzels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 13.56g 9.1g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 3.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 324kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Pretzels
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 331mg 36mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Magnesium 21mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 358mg 113mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 146mg Pretzels
Sodium 1008mg 1715mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.85mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.363mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 16.2µg 5.8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.1mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.288mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Folate 26µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.109mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.259mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.345mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.636mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.221mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.164mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.453mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.392mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.201mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.372g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.75g Pretzels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.36g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.22g 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 Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.