Popcorn vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between popcorn and mozzarella cheese sticks
- Popcorn has more fiber, manganese, iron, magnesium, and copper; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium.
- Popcorn covers your daily fiber needs 52% more than mozzarella cheese sticks.
- Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 7 times less magnesium than popcorn. Popcorn contains 144mg of magnesium, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 21mg.
- Popcorn has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +585.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +279.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +206.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4628.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +209.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2016.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 1.6g | 52% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1008mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.95µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.363mg | 33% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.524g | 33% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 331mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 21mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 0.84mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 16.2µg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 6.643g | 27% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.306g | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.067mg | 22% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 17.87g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 25.4µg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 5.104g | 19% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 27.22g | 17% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 21.67g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.257mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 1.98mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 96µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 0.98mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 4.287g | 8% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 324kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 13.56g | 1% |
| Folate | 31µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.3g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 299kcal | 239kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 26g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5.1 | 1.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 25.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.83g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 358mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.468mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 1.211mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.045g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
17.87 g
Carbs:
27.22 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
3.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +293.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1033.4% |
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Protein
~13.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
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 | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +351.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.4 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +151% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +185.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
