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Potato pancake vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato pancake and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin B6, potassium, and copper, while mozzarella cheese sticks have more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin K, and selenium.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for phosphorus, 33% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than mozzarella cheese sticks. While potato pancake contains 0.448mg of vitamin B6, mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.084mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in mozzarella cheese sticks is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato pancakes 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +934.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +840.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123%
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
~equal in Carbs ~27.22g
~equal in Other ~3.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +180%
Contains more LactoseLactose +3800%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1900%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +666.7%
~equal in Starch ~21.67g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato pancake Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato pancake Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Phosphorus 128mg 358mg 33%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Calcium 32mg 331mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.084mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.95µg 28%
Cholesterol 95mg 32mg 21%
Saturated fat 2.496g 6.643g 19%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 25.4µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 5.104g 16%
Potassium 622mg 121mg 15%
Protein 6.08g 13.56g 15%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Selenium 8.9µg 16.2µg 13%
Copper 0.18mg 0.067mg 13%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.98mg 12%
Sodium 764mg 1008mg 11%
Iron 1.67mg 0.84mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.38mg 8%
Fiber 3.3g 1.6g 7%
Vitamin A 32µg 96µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.257mg 6%
Fats 14.76g 17.87g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.98mg 4%
Folate 41µg 26µg 4%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.363mg 4%
Magnesium 36mg 21mg 4%
Calories 268kcal 324kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.74mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 4.287g 1%
Carbs 27.81g 27.22g 0%
Net carbs 24.51g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 1.79g 2.83g N/A
Starch 20.88g 21.67g 0%
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.56g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g 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 0g 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
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.147g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.