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

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What are the differences between mozzarella cheese sticks and taquitos?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, calcium, and zinc, yet taquitos are higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 32% more.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 5 times more vitamin B12 than taquitos. While mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.95µg of vitamin B12, taquitos have only 0.18µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in taquitos is lower.

We used DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types 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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +194%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.387mg
~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% 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% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.277mg

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
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more FatsFats +42.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.8%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +36.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +30%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Taquitos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.18µg 32%
Phosphorus 358mg 132mg 32%
Sodium 1008mg 453mg 24%
Calcium 331mg 104mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.643g 2.31g 20%
Iron 0.84mg 2.47mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 3.85mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.331mg 15%
Zinc 1.98mg 0.71mg 12%
Folate 26µg 68µg 11%
Protein 13.56g 9.21g 9%
Fats 17.87g 12.54g 8%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 16.9µg 7%
Vitamin A 96µg 30µg 7%
Cholesterol 32mg 13mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 4.235g 6%
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g 5%
Copper 0.067mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.14mg 4%
Choline 15.9mg 3%
Starch 21.67g 29.62g 3%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 1.13mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.481mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 284kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.277mg 2%
Carbs 27.22g 33.63g 2%
Selenium 16.2µg 16.7µg 1%
Manganese 0.363mg 0.387mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 121mg 155mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.287g 4.835g 1%
Net carbs 25.62g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.83g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.593g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Taquitos
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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.333g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

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

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