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Scrambled egg vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Scrambled egg and Mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Scrambled egg is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Scrambled egg is 131% higher.
  • Scrambled egg contains 3 times more Iron than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Scrambled egg contains 2.59mg of Iron, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.84mg.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have less Cholesterol.

Fast foods, egg, scrambled and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
4
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5
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +480.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +744.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.067
Scrambled egg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
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 +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +480.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +744.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.067

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.
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
9
:
3
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +98%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.95
Scrambled egg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
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 A +98%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.95

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
2
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3
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Water +77.3%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +1208.7%
Contains more Other +210%
Equal in Protein - 13.56
Scrambled egg
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 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 Water +77.3%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +1208.7%
Contains more Other +210%
Equal in Protein - 13.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg
2
:
1
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.643
Scrambled egg
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.643

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrambled egg Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 2.08g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.84g 13.56g Scrambled egg
Fats 16.18g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 2.08g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 212kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 1.64g 2.83g Scrambled egg
Fiber 0g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 57mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 2.59mg 0.84mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 242mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 147mg 121mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 187mg 1008mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.66mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.067mg
Manganese 0.043mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 22.5µg 16.2µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin A 679IU 343IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 176µg 96µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.74mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.257mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 0.38mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.084mg Scrambled egg
Folate 29µg 26µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B12 1.01µg 0.95µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 9µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.175mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg 0.472mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0.718mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.913mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.427mg 0.411mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.96mg 0.934mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 426mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Scrambled egg
Saturated Fat 6.153g 6.643g Scrambled egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 5.889g 4.287g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.969g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrambled egg 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
43%
Scrambled egg
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Scrambled egg
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.