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Plantain chips vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Plantain chips and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Potassium, while Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 40% more than Plantain chips.
  • Plantain chips contain 7 times more Vitamin E than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Plantain chips contain 5.04mg of Vitamin E, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 0.74mg.
  • Plantain chips are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were used 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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +238.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +549.6%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3577.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +435.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 AVitamin A +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +581.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 FatsFats +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +494.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1700.5%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +134.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 531kcal 324kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 29.59g 17.87g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 25.62g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 27.22g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 21mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 786mg 121mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 0.84mg Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g 2.83g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 1.6g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.067mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 50.8g 21.67g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 202mg 1008mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 343IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.74mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 0.4µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 0.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.38mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.084mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 28.6µg 25.4µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 26µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.372g Plantain chips
Saturated Fat 8.337g 6.643g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 4.287g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 5.104g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.003g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.006g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 4.306g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Plantain chips
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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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