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Cheddar Cheese vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Pretzel?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 92% higher.
  • Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2529.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Selenium +547.7%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +3659.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +2529.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Selenium +547.7%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Potassium +193.4%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +3659.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8832.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8832.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Folate +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Fats +1036.9%
Contains more Water +1082.7%
Contains more Carbs +2501.6%
Equal in Other - 3.51
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Fats +1036.9%
Contains more Water +1082.7%
Contains more Carbs +2501.6%
Equal in Other - 3.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1171.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.291
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1171.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.291

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +165.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +165.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 22.87g 10.04g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 2.93g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 404kcal 384kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0.48g 2.21g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 710mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 455mg 128mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 653mg 1240mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 1.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.027mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 28.5µg 4.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.47mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.332mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.322mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 27µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.097mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.25mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.407mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.757mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.257mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.177mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.52mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.48mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.22mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.727g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.291g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Pretzel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.476g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.