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

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Significant differences between poi and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Poi has more vitamin B6; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily phosphorus needs 46% more than poi.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 3 times less vitamin B6 than poi. Poi has 0.273mg of vitamin B6, while mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.084mg.
  • Poi contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Poi and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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.
Poi
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
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 +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1968.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +817.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2214.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.84mg
~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.
Poi
Poi
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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 13% 1% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
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 EVitamin E +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2440%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 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 WaterWater +90.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3468.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12664.3%
Contains more OtherOther +509.8%
~equal in Carbs ~27.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Phosphorus 39mg 358mg 46%
Sodium 12mg 1008mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 5.104g 34%
Calcium 16mg 331mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.029g 6.643g 30%
Selenium 0.7µg 16.2µg 28%
Fats 0.14g 17.87g 27%
Protein 0.38g 13.56g 26%
Vitamin K 1µg 25.4µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.257mg 17%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.98mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.084mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 4.287g 11%
Calories 112kcal 324kcal 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Copper 0.166mg 0.067mg 11%
Vitamin A 3µg 96µg 10%
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.74mg 10%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.38mg 2%
Potassium 183mg 121mg 2%
Iron 0.88mg 0.84mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.98mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Folate 21µg 26µg 1%
Carbs 27.23g 27.22g 0%
Net carbs 26.83g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 0.39g 2.83g N/A
Manganese 0.37mg 0.363mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
18%
Poi
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poi
Poi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.614g)
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 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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.

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