Calories in DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks
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DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (27 g) provides about 87 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 29% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.6 g | 33% |
| Trans fat C | 0.37 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 32 mg | 11% |
| Sodium M | 1,008 mg | 44% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.2 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 2.8 g | |
| Protein M | 13.6 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A ? | 96 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 25.4 µg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.98 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.084 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) M | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.95 µg | 40% |
| Calcium M | 331 mg | 25% |
| Iron M | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 358 mg | 29% |
| Potassium M | 121 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper M | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.36 mg | 16% |
| Selenium M | 16.2 µg | 29% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 17%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.6 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber1.6 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.8 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat17.9 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat6.6 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium1,008 mgin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water37.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 21.7 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.63 g |
| Fructose M | 0.2 g |
| Lactose M | 1.2 g |
| Maltose M | 0.6 g |
| Galactose M | 0.23 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.47 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.72 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.41 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.81 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.61 g |
| Valine M | 0.93 g |
| Arginine M | 0.61 g |
| Histidine M | 0.44 g |
| Alanine M | 0.46 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.35 g |
| Proline M | 2.6 g |
| Serine M | 0.78 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.52 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.091 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.23 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.27 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.84 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.082 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.088 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.06 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.028 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.23 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.056 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 4.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.26 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 35 µg |
| Retinol M | 95 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.12 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 37.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.7 g |
| Energy C | 1,355 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 343 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 2.1 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of DENNY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
| DENNY'S, top sirloin steak | 182 | 28.9 g | 0.14 g | 7.3 g |
| DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp Cooked | 319 | 13.9 g | 20.9 g | 20 g |
| DENNY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu | 150 | 5.2 g | 21.2 g | 4.9 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu | 377 | 16.3 g | 13.6 g | 28.6 g |
| DENNY'S, chicken strips | 295 | 19.2 g | 22 g | 14.5 g |
| DENNY'S, coleslaw | 183 | 0.97 g | 10.9 g | 15 g |
| DENNY'S, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 17.4 g | 12.2 g |
| DENNY'S, hash browns | 197 | 2.5 g | 26.6 g | 9 g |
| DENNY'S, onion rings | 385 | 5.3 g | 41.1 g | 22.2 g |
| DENNY'S, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, thin crust | 321 | 13.4 g | 27 g | 17.7 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, pepperoni topping, thin crust | 331 | 14 g | 29 g | 17.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, THIN 'N CRISPY Crust | 323 | 14 g | 28.7 g | 16.9 g |
| Salami sandwich on white | 321 | 15 g | 25.8 g | 17.1 g |
| Quesadilla, NFS | 316 | 13.4 g | 28.6 g | 16.2 g |
| Quesadilla, cheese only | 316 | 13.4 g | 28.6 g | 16.2 g |
| Chimichanga, meat | 324 | 12.1 g | 25.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Ham biscuit sandwich | 322 | 11.6 g | 28.2 g | 18.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in DENNY'S?
100 g of DENNY'S has 324 kcal. 1 piece (27 g): about 87 kcal. 1 serving (228 g): about 739 kcal.
Is DENNY'S high in protein?
DENNY'S contains 13.6 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.7 g in 1 piece (27 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is above the median (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S has 27.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in DENNY'S?
DENNY'S contains 17.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.6 g is saturated (33% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does DENNY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (40% DV), selenium (29% DV), phosphorus (29% DV), calcium (25% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in DENNY'S?
100 g contains 1,008 mg of sodium, 44% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does denny's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks has 324 kcal, while DENNY'S, golden fried shrimp has 319 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168076. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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