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Spanish rice vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spanish rice and mozzarella cheese sticks different?

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher than spanish rice in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin K.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for phosphorus, 43% more than spanish rice.

Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 IronIron +36.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +528.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.9%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg
~equal in Copper ~0.067mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.363mg

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 0.33% 2% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1087.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.084mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.4%
Contains more FatsFats +237.8%
Contains more OtherOther +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 2%
Starch: 27.55 g
Sucrose: 0.38 g
Glucose: 0.5 g
Fructose: 0.42 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 StarchStarch +27.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +110%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +26%
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.
Spanish rice Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Phosphorus 57mg 358mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.95µg 36%
Calcium 20mg 331mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.005g 6.643g 26%
Sodium 528mg 1008mg 21%
Protein 3.28g 13.56g 21%
Fats 5.29g 17.87g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 5.104g 19%
Selenium 7.4µg 16.2µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.257mg 14%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.98mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 25.4µg 10%
Vitamin A 6µg 96µg 10%
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.811mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 0.98mg 9%
Calories 185kcal 324kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.511g 4.287g 7%
Folate 50µg 26µg 6%
Iron 1.15mg 0.84mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.15mg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Starch 27.55g 21.67g 2%
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g 2%
Carbs 31.16g 27.22g 1%
Manganese 0.39mg 0.363mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.74mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 29.96g 25.62g N/A
Potassium 116mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 2.83g N/A
Copper 0.065mg 0.067mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.084mg 0%
Trans fat 0.07g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 0.24mg 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.071mg 0.411mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.42g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Spanish rice
31%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 ($)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.

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