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Trail mix vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Trail mix and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Trail mix covers your daily Copper needs 102% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have 8 times less Magnesium than Trail mix. Trail mix has 158mg of Magnesium, while Mozzarella cheese sticks have 21mg.
  • Trail mix contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular 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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +652.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +466.1%
Contains more IronIron +263.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1370.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +324.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~358mg

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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
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 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 FatsFats +64.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65%
Contains more WaterWater +309%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
~equal in Protein ~13.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 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 -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Trail mix 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 462kcal 324kcal Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 13.56g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 17.87g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg Trail mix
Net carbs 44.9g 25.62g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 27.22g Trail mix
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 21mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 685mg 121mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 0.84mg Trail mix
Sugar 2.83g Trail mix
Fiber 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.985mg 0.067mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 1.98mg Trail mix
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 345mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 229mg 1008mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 18IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 1.034mg 0.363mg Trail mix
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.15mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 0.98mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.38mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.084mg Trail mix
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 71µg 26µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.372g Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 6.643g Trail mix
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 4.287g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 5.104g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.482mg 0.472mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 0.89mg 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 0.515mg 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.202mg 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.658mg 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.357mg 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Trail mix 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
33%
Trail mix
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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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