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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and sweet potato chips

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium, while sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 121% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • The amount of sodium in sweet potato chips is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +461%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +671.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +664.5%
Contains more IronIron +152.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +514.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.6%

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% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1227%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.5µg

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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +361.2%
Contains more WaterWater +734.4%
Contains more FatsFats +81%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.7%
~equal in Other ~3.38g

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.5%

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 Sweet potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 96µg 1184µg 121%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 9.82mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 12.224g 47%
Manganese 0.363mg 1.349mg 43%
Sodium 1008mg 35mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg 40%
Copper 0.067mg 0.412mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.535mg 35%
Phosphorus 358mg 145mg 30%
Fiber 1.6g 8.8g 29%
Calcium 331mg 59mg 27%
Selenium 16.2µg 2.1µg 26%
Potassium 121mg 925mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.551mg 23%
Fats 17.87g 32.35g 22%
Protein 13.56g 2.94g 21%
Saturated fat 6.643g 2.941g 17%
Iron 0.84mg 2.12mg 16%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.53mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 9.155g 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Calories 324kcal 532kcal 10%
Carbs 27.22g 56.82g 10%
Magnesium 21mg 65mg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.161mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.088mg 7%
Choline 36.6mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.088mg 5%
Folate 26µg 37µg 3%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 24.5µg 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 2.83g 8.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.096mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 Sweet potato chips
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 973mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.702g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.

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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients

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

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