Cheese sandwich vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and pretzel
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2; however, pretzel is richer in folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 36% more than pretzel.
- Pretzel has 11 times less saturated fat than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 4.129g of saturated fat, while pretzel has 0.391g.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzel is 83, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +655.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +452.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +159.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +753.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.1% |
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Protein
~10.04g
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Water
~3.13g
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Other
~3.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1323.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +610% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 1.291g | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 128mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 4.4µg | 36% |
| Fats | 25g | 2.93g | 34% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 166µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 4.58mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 0.727g | 24% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 27mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 1240mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 0.391g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.074mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 5.27mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.332mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 80.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.322mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.424mg | 6% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 384kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 1.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 1.04mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 3.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 10.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.738g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.