Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks vs Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Overall, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks | Breaded Mozzarella Sticks |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 381 kcal | 314 kcal |
| Fat | 28.6 g | 17.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 5.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 12.8 g |
| Additives | 0 | 6 |
| Allergens | Milk | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has 18% fewer calories (314 kcal vs 381 kcal).
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has 39% less fat (17.4 g vs 28.6 g).
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has 69% less saturated fat (5.8 g vs 19 g).
- Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks has no sugar, while Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has 2.3 g.
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has 100% more fiber (1.2 g vs 0 g).
- Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks has 46% more protein (23.8 g vs 12.8 g).
- Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has the better Nutri-Score.
- Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Breaded Mozzarella Sticks lists: Gluten, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks
CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, RED AND GREEN JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT,, ENZYMES
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, BAKING SODA), DEHYDRATED ONIONS, METHYLCELLULOSE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, DRIED YEAST, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), GUAR GUM
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks or Breaded Mozzarella Sticks?
Overall, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks has fewer calories: 314 kcal versus 381 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks has less sugar: 0 g versus 2.3 g per 100 g.