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

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Tortilla

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin K, and Zinc, however, Tortilla have more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 37% higher.
  • Tortilla has 64 times less Vitamin K than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 25.4µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla has 0.4µg.
  • Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +372.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +518.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.4%
Contains more Iron +353.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 16.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +372.9%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +518.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.4%
Contains more Iron +353.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 16.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.9%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +6250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.9%
Contains more Folate +276.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +1781.1%
Contains more Other +98.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.5%
Equal in Water - 39.96
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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +86.3%
Contains more Fats +1781.1%
Contains more Other +98.9%
Contains more Carbs +83.5%
Equal in Water - 39.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1205.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1205.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +98.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +295%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +98.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +295%

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 Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 13.56g 7.28g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 0.95g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 324kcal 237kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.2g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 331mg 70mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 146mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 105mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.98mg 0.32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.363mg 0.268mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.19mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.114mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.17mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.06mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 0.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.06mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.182mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.286mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.53mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.157mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.122mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.375mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.326mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.165mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.372g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.185g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.391g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 0.019g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.