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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Sesame chicken

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Sesame chicken have more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 33% higher.
  • Sesame chicken has 28 times less Calcium than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 331mg of Calcium, while Sesame chicken has 12mg.
  • Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.

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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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2658.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.7µg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +77%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~27.1µg

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +113.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
~equal in Protein ~14.33g
~equal in Carbs ~26.88g

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 3% 5% 2%
Starch: 21.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.17 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0.23 g
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +102.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +246%
Contains more FructoseFructose +905%

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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 324kcal 293kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 17.87g 14.25g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 25.62g 26.18g Sesame chicken
Carbs 27.22g 26.88g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 331mg 12mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 0.84mg 1.09mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 2.83g 15.98g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 0.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.051mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.91mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 10.7g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 130mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 482mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 343IU 293IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 83µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.363mg 0.083mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.04mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.225mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.25µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 26µg 8µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 3.546g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 6.885g Sesame chicken
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 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.039g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.009g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Sesame chicken
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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.233g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.15g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients

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

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