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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Trail mix

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Trail mix is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Trail mix covers your daily Copper needs 102% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Trail mix contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 +324.4%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains more Magnesium +652.4%
Contains more Potassium +466.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +1370.1%
Contains more Manganese +184.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 345
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 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Calcium +324.4%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains more Magnesium +652.4%
Contains more Potassium +466.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +1370.1%
Contains more Manganese +184.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 345

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 A +1805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Contains more Folate +173.1%
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 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Contains more Folate +173.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +309%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Fats +64.5%
Contains more Carbs +65%
Equal in Protein - 13.8
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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +309%
Contains more Other +37.8%
Contains more Fats +64.5%
Contains more Carbs +65%
Equal in Protein - 13.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.1%

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 Trail mix
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella cheese sticks Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 25.62g 44.9g Trail mix
Protein 13.56g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 17.87g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 27.22g 44.9g Trail mix
Calories 324kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Trail mix
Fiber 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 331mg 78mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 21mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 358mg 345mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 1008mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 1.98mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.067mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 0.363mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 18IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 1µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1.4mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.198mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 26µg 71µg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.166mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.515mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.89mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.515mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.202mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.658mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.658mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.357mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.372g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 6.643g 5.55g Trail mix
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 9.65g Trail mix
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g 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 Trail mix
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
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/nutrients

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

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