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Cottage cheese vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cottage cheese and Pretzel different?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pretzel is 56% higher.
  • Cottage cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Contains more Iron +6442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +437.9%
Contains more Manganese +50650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Contains more Iron +6442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +437.9%
Contains more Manganese +50650%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +2449.2%
Contains more Carbs +2278.4%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.04
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +10.8%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +2449.2%
Contains more Carbs +2278.4%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +949.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.727
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +949.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.727

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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.
Cottage cheese Pretzel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 11.12g 10.04g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 2.93g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 98kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.67g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 83mg 27mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 8mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 159mg 128mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 364mg 1240mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.029mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.002mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 9.7µg 4.4µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.322mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 12µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.097mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.25mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.407mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.757mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.257mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.177mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.52mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.48mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.22mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.727g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.291g Pretzel
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage 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
14%
Cottage cheese
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.

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