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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and Swiss cheese

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in vitamin K and manganese; however, Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 18 times more vitamin K than Swiss cheese. While mozzarella cheese sticks have 25.4µg of vitamin K, Swiss cheese has only 1.4µg.
  • Swiss cheese has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more IronIron +546.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1296.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.2%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1714.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +222.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.353mg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1790.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.8%
Contains more FatsFats +73.4%
~equal in Water ~37.63g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +280.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.7%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 3.06µg 88%
Calcium 331mg 890mg 56%
Saturated fat 6.643g 18.227g 53%
Sodium 1008mg 187mg 36%
Phosphorus 358mg 574mg 31%
Protein 13.56g 26.96g 27%
Selenium 16.2µg 30µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.341g 25%
Zinc 1.98mg 4.37mg 22%
Vitamin A 96µg 288µg 21%
Fats 17.87g 30.99g 20%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.4µg 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 93mg 20%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.026mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.011mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 8.046g 9%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Iron 0.84mg 0.13mg 9%
Carbs 27.22g 1.44g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 0.064mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Folate 26µg 10µg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Calories 324kcal 393kcal 3%
Magnesium 21mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.302mg 3%
Copper 0.067mg 0.047mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.353mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.6mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 2.83g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 1.065mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients

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

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