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 B12, 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 are 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.
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Calcium
+218.3%
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Phosphorus
+171.2%
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Zinc
+178.9%
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Iron
+194%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Potassium
+28.1%
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Sodium
-55.1%
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Copper
+49.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.387
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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Calcium
+218.3%
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Phosphorus
+171.2%
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Zinc
+178.9%
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Iron
+194%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Potassium
+28.1%
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Sodium
-55.1%
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Copper
+49.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.387
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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.
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Vitamin A
+66.5%
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Vitamin B12
+427.8%
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Vitamin K
+50.3%
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Vitamin E
+52.7%
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Vitamin B1
+120.7%
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Vitamin B3
+292.9%
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Vitamin B5
+26.6%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+161.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.277
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Vitamin A
+66.5%
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Vitamin B12
+427.8%
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Vitamin K
+50.3%
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Vitamin E
+52.7%
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Vitamin B1
+120.7%
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Vitamin B3
+292.9%
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Vitamin B5
+26.6%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+161.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.277
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+47.2%
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Fats
+42.5%
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Other
+97.9%
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Carbs
+23.5%
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Water
+13.6%
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
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3.72 g
Protein:
9.21 g
Fats:
12.54 g
Carbs:
33.63 g
Water:
42.74 g
Other:
1.88 g
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Protein
+47.2%
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Fats
+42.5%
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Other
+97.9%
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Carbs
+23.5%
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Water
+13.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20.5%
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Saturated Fat
-65.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.8%
Saturated Fat:
6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.104 g
Saturated Fat:
2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.235 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20.5%
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Saturated Fat
-65.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+66.7%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Starch
+36.7%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Maltose
+30%
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
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
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Glucose
+600%
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Fructose
+66.7%
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+∞%
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+36.7%
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Maltose
+30%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 25.62g | 30.73g |
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| Protein | 13.56g | 9.21g |
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| Fats | 17.87g | 12.54g |
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| Carbs | 27.22g | 33.63g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 284kcal |
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| Starch | 21.67g | 29.62g |
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| Fructose | 0.2g | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 2.83g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.9g |
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| Calcium | 331mg | 104mg |
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| Iron | 0.84mg | 2.47mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 358mg | 132mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 155mg |
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| Sodium | 1008mg | 453mg |
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| Zinc | 1.98mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.387mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 343IU | 206IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 96µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.98mg | 3.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.95µg | 0.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 16.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.472mg | 0.269mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.718mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 1.468mg | 0.717mg |
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| Lysine | 1.211mg | 0.468mg |
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| Methionine | 0.411mg | 0.189mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.811mg | 0.418mg |
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| Valine | 0.934mg | 0.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.441mg | 0.249mg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 13mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.372g | 0.071g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.643g | 2.31g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.287g | 4.835g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.104g | 4.235g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.306g | 3.591g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.045g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | 0.593g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.003g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.333g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.