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

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A recap on differences between Popcorn and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 52% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 7 times less Magnesium than Popcorn. Popcorn contains 144mg of Magnesium, while Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 21mg.
  • Popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Contains more Iron +279.8%
Contains more Magnesium +585.7%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +291%
Contains more Manganese +206.6%
Contains more Calcium +4628.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +279.8%
Contains more Magnesium +585.7%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +291%
Contains more Manganese +206.6%
Contains more Calcium +4628.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 358

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2016.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2016.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +185.7%
Contains more Fats +293.6%
Contains more Water +1033.4%
Contains more Other +162%
Equal in Protein - 13.56
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 Carbs +185.7%
Contains more Fats +293.6%
Contains more Water +1033.4%
Contains more Other +162%
Equal in Protein - 13.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +351.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.2%
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +351.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +151%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +185.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 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 Starch +151%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +185.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 25.62g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 4.54g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 77.78g 27.22g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 324kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 21.67g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 0.87g 2.83g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 1.6g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 3.19mg 0.84mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 21mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 358mg
Potassium 329mg 121mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 1008mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.98mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.067mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.363mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 196IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.98mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.38mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.084mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 26µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 1.2µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.452mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 1.468mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.252mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.607mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.367mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.372g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 6.643g Popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Popcorn
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.006g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.