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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 covers 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% 4% 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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +419.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 112kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 0.38g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 0.14g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 4mg Poi
Net carbs 26.83g 25.62g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 27.22g Poi
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 21mg Poi
Calcium 16mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 183mg 121mg Poi
Iron 0.88mg 0.84mg Poi
Sugar 0.39g 2.83g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.166mg 0.067mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 39mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 12mg 1008mg Poi
Vitamin A 66IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.74mg Poi
Manganese 0.37mg 0.363mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.98mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.084mg Poi
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 1µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 21µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Poi
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.029g 6.643g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
30%
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.

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