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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Rice cakes

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 253% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice cakes are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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
1
:
9
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Calcium +2909.1%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +619%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +1602.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 380
Equal in Selenium - 16.4
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Rice cakes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +2909.1%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +619%
Contains more Potassium +147.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Copper +467.2%
Contains more Manganese +1602.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 380
Equal in Selenium - 16.4

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
7
:
4
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
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%
Rice cakes
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
4
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1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +537.8%
Contains more Other +148%
Contains more Carbs +194.3%
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
Rice cakes
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +537.8%
Contains more Other +148%
Contains more Carbs +194.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
2
:
1
Rice cakes
Rice cakes
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Rice cakes
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 13.56g 9g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 3.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 324kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Rice cakes
Calcium 331mg 11mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 21mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 358mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 121mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 1008mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.98mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.067mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 0.363mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.2µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
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 0.056mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.103mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 26µg 21µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.125mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.34mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.638mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.414mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.152mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.399mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.489mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.218mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.372g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.64g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.11g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.11g 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 Rice cakes
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
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.