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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 covers your daily need of 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% 6% 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% 21% 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 +243%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 185kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 3.28g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 5.29g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.96g 25.62g Spanish rice
Carbs 31.16g 27.22g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 20mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 116mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.15mg 0.84mg Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 2.83g Spanish rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.065mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 0.48mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 27.55g 21.67g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 528mg 1008mg Spanish rice
Vitamin A 100IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.39mg 0.363mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.15mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 0.98mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.38mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 13µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 50µg 26µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g 0.372g Spanish rice
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 6.643g Spanish rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.098mg 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.24mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.131mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.071mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.811mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.071mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.42g 0.2g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
20%
Spanish rice
30%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.