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

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Summary of differences between Pretzels and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Copper, and Folate, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Manganese 62% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Pretzels contain 4 times more Copper than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Pretzels contain 0.264mg of Copper, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.067mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mozzarella cheese sticks are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
5
:
5
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +294%
Contains more Manganese +392.8%
Contains more Calcium +819.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +132.9%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +98.8%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +294%
Contains more Manganese +392.8%
Contains more Calcium +819.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +132.9%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%

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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
5
:
6
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pretzels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
2
:
3
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Carbs +191%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +49%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +1040.3%
Pretzels
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 +191%
Contains more Other +31.7%
Contains more Protein +49%
Contains more Fats +410.6%
Contains more Water +1040.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
1
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2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.4%
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 25.62g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 3.5g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 79.2g 27.22g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 324kcal Pretzels
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 2.83g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.67mg 0.84mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 21mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 146mg 121mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 1008mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.85mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.264mg 0.067mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.363mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.15mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 0.98mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.084mg Pretzels
Folate 83µg 26µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.259mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.636mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.221mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.164mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.392mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.201mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.372g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 6.643g Pretzels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzels 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
18%
Pretzels
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.893g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.