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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella cheese sticks and Spanish rice different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher than Spanish rice in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin K.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 43% more than Spanish rice.

DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice types were used in this article.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +528.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.9%
Contains more IronIron +36.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
~equal in Potassium ~116mg
~equal in Copper ~0.065mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.39mg

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +243%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.415mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.082mg

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.4%
Contains more FatsFats +237.8%
Contains more OtherOther +115%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55.6%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.9%

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
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +26%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +27.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +110%

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 Spanish rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 324kcal 185kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 3.28g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 5.29g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 25.62g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 27.22g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 116mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 2.83g 1.3g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.065mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 1.98mg 0.48mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 358mg 57mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 528mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 343IU 100IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 6µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.6mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 16.2µg 7.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.074mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.082mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.08µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 13µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.372g 0.07g Spanish rice
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 6.643g 1.005g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 1.511g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 2.317g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.044mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.098mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.109mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.24mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.131mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.071mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.934mg 0.137mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.071mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.238g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.002g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 2.052g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Spanish rice
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/nutrients

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

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