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Onion rings vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Mozzarella cheese sticks?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer than Onion rings in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion rings is lower.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +967.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.3%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.363mg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.5%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
Contains more OtherOther +165.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +18%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +530%
Contains more LactoseLactose +963.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0.6g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion rings Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 276kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 4.14g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 14.3g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 25.62g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 27.22g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 31mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 123mg 121mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.84mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.067mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 25.58g 21.67g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 370mg 1008mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.348mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 5.6µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.98mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.084mg Onion rings
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 34.1µg 25.4µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 26µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.372g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 6.643g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 5.104g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.15mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.35mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.151mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.081mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.216mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.109mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 1.26g 0.2g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.524g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.045g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 4.306g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
Onion rings
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients
  2. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

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

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