Tortilla chips vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla chips and Mozzarella cheese sticks?

Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E , Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% more.
Tortilla chips have 5 times more Vitamin E than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Tortilla chips have 3.53mg of Vitamin E , Mozzarella cheese sticks have only 0.74mg.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortilla chips are lower.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks types 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.

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Iron +81%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Potassium +50.4%

Contains less Sodium -67.5%

Contains more Copper +44.8%

Contains more Calcium +212.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%

Contains more Zinc +43.5%

Contains more Selenium +268.2%

Equal in Manganese - 0.363

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Iron +81%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Potassium +50.4%

Contains less Sodium -67.5%

Contains more Copper +44.8%

Contains more Calcium +212.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%

Contains more Zinc +43.5%

Contains more Selenium +268.2%

Equal in Manganese - 0.363

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.

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Vitamin E +377%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +8475%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%

Contains more Folate +116.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +21.5%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Vitamin E +377%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%

Contains more Vitamin A +8475%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%

Contains more Folate +116.7%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +21.5%

Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Fats +15.7%

Contains more Carbs +149%

Contains more Protein +91%

Contains more Water +1325.4%

Contains more Other +106.7%

Tortilla chips

Protein: 7.1 g

Fats: 20.68 g

Carbs: 67.78 g

Water: 2.64 g

Other: 1.8 g

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Protein: 13.56 g

Fats: 17.87 g

Carbs: 27.22 g

Water: 37.63 g

Other: 3.72 g

Contains more Fats +15.7%

Contains more Carbs +149%

Contains more Protein +91%

Contains more Water +1325.4%

Contains more Other +106.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%

Tortilla chips

Saturated Fat: 2.811 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Saturated Fat: 6.643 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tortilla chips

Mozzarella cheese sticks

Contains more Starch +188.6%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Tortilla chips

Starch: 62.53 g

Sucrose: 0.78 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Mozzarella cheese sticks

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 Starch +188.6%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in minerals	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	62.38g	25.62g
Protein	7.1g	13.56g
Fats	20.68g	17.87g
Carbs	67.78g	27.22g
Calories	472kcal	324kcal
Starch	62.53g	21.67g
Fructose	0g	0.2g
Sugar	0.78g	2.83g
Fiber	5.4g	1.6g
Calcium	106mg	331mg
Iron	1.52mg	0.84mg
Magnesium	84mg	21mg
Phosphorus	225mg	358mg
Potassium	182mg	121mg
Sodium	328mg	1008mg
Zinc	1.38mg	1.98mg
Copper	0.097mg	0.067mg
Manganese	0.388mg	0.363mg
Selenium	4.4µg	16.2µg
Vitamin A	4IU	343IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	96µg
Vitamin E	3.53mg	0.74mg
Vitamin B1	0.14mg	0.15mg
Vitamin B2	0.07mg	0.257mg
Vitamin B3	0.838mg	0.98mg
Vitamin B5	0.297mg	0.38mg
Vitamin B6	0.179mg	0.084mg
Folate	12µg	26µg
Vitamin B12	0.36µg	0.95µg
Vitamin K	20.9µg	25.4µg
Tryptophan		0.175mg
Threonine		0.472mg
Isoleucine		0.718mg
Leucine		1.468mg
Lysine		1.211mg
Methionine		0.411mg
Phenylalanine		0.811mg
Valine		0.934mg
Histidine		0.441mg
Cholesterol	0mg	32mg
Trans Fat	0.812g	0.372g
Saturated Fat	2.811g	6.643g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.003g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	5.664g	4.287g
Polyunsaturated fat	10.769g	5.104g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.004g	0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	9.695g	4.306g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.045g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.23g	0.524g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.011g

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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

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33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

45%

65%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 680mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.832g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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.

Tortilla chips vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Tortilla chips and Mozzarella cheese sticks?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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