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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.
  • 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% 32% 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 EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Phosphorus 71mg 358mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Calcium 31mg 331mg 30%
Sodium 370mg 1008mg 28%
Saturated fat 2.137g 6.643g 20%
Selenium 5.6µg 16.2µg 19%
Protein 4.14g 13.56g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 5.104g 17%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.98mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.257mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 25.4µg 7%
Iron 1.25mg 0.84mg 5%
Fats 14.3g 17.87g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.15mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3g 4.287g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.084mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.38mg 2%
Folate 33µg 26µg 2%
Choline 10.7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.98mg 2%
Calories 276kcal 324kcal 2%
Starch 25.58g 21.67g 2%
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g 2%
Carbs 33.79g 27.22g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.74mg 2%
Manganese 0.348mg 0.363mg 1%
Fructose 1.26g 0.2g 1%
Copper 0.073mg 0.067mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 31.59g 25.62g N/A
Potassium 123mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 5.1g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.151mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.216mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0.441mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
31%
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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