Potato salad vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potato salad and mozzarella cheese sticks
- Potato salad has less phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily phosphorus needs 44% more than potato salad.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 2 times less cholesterol than potato salad. Potato salad contains 68mg of cholesterol, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 32mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 PotassiumPotassium | +109.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1642.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +538.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +588.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +259.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +295.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +271.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +102% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +406% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
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 | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 358mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.95µg | 40% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 331mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 6.643g | 24% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 16.2µg | 22% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 13.56g | 22% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 1008mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.98mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.257mg | 15% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 17.87g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.363mg | 11% |
| Starch | 21.67g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 5.104g | 9% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 324kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 96µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.067mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 4.287g | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 27.22g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.74mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 25.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.83g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 1.468mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 1.211mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.524g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
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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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.214g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)