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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 covers your daily need of Vitamin A 121% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato chips are 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% 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% 1421% 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 +6802.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 324kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 13.56g 2.94g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Net carbs 25.62g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 27.22g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 331mg 59mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 0.84mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 2.83g 8.82g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.067mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.98mg 0.53mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 145mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 343IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 96µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.74mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.363mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 16.2µg 2.1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.088mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.161mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 24.5µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.372g 0g Sweet potato chips
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 6.643g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.098mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.26mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.287mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.205mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.09mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.278mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.267mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.096mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
157%
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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