Cheese vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and pretzel?
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A, while pretzel is higher in iron, manganese, and folate.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% higher.
- Pretzel is lower in cholesterol.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than cheese (0).
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 CalciumCalcium | +2529.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +547.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +420% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3659.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1362.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8832.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +514.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1036.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1082.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2501.6% |
~equal in
Other
~3.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1171.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.291g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +165.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0.391g | 84% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 27mg | 68% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 4.58mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 128mg | 47% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 2.93g | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 4.4µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1.015mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Folate | 27µg | 166µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.424mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 5.27mg | 33% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 80.39g | 26% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 10.04g | 26% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 1240mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.04mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.727g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.156mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.332mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 29.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.322mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.291g | 1% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 384kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.476g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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