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Cream cheese vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Pretzel

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cream cheese is 99% higher.
  • Pretzel contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 +259.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +4063.6%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +259.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +4063.6%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%

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 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1743.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5691.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 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 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1743.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5691.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1075.4%
Contains more Water +1581.2%
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +1356.3%
Contains more Other +176.4%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +1075.4%
Contains more Water +1581.2%
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Carbs +1356.3%
Contains more Other +176.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1125.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +20637.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 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 +20637.1%
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.
Cream cheese Pretzel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 6.15g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 34.44g 2.93g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 350kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 0.35g 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 3.76g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 97mg 27mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 107mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 132mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 314mg 1240mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.018mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.011mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 8.6µg 4.4µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.47mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.322mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 9µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.233mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.657mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.567mg 0.257mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.177mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.395mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.175mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.727g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.291g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.063g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 926mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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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