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Sesame chicken vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sesame chicken and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Sesame chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mozzarella cheese sticks is 33% higher.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Sesame chicken. Sesame chicken has 3.96mg of Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have 0.98mg.
  • Sesame chicken is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
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 PotassiumPotassium +68.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2658.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +280%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
~equal in Vitamin K ~25.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +113.8%
~equal in Protein ~13.56g
~equal in Carbs ~27.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 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 -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +246%
Contains more FructoseFructose +905%
Contains more StarchStarch +102.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sesame chicken Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 293kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 14.33g 13.56g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 26.18g 25.62g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 59mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 204mg 121mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.09mg 0.84mg Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 0.7g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.051mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.91mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 10.7g 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 130mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 482mg 1008mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 83µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 1.31mg 0.74mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.7µg 16.2µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 0.98mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.084mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 27.1µg 25.4µg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.045g 0.372g Sesame chicken
Choline 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.41g 6.643g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 5.104g Sesame chicken
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 2.01g 0.2g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g 0.524g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g 4.306g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
30%
Sesame chicken
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.233g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.15g)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.