Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Dairy
  4. Muenster cheese
  5. Compare
  6. Muenster cheese vs. Pretzel

Muenster cheese vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Muenster cheese and Pretzel?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pretzel is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this article.

Infographic

Muenster cheese vs Pretzel infographic
Infographic link

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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
:
5
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Calcium +2555.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +1017.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.4%
Contains more Copper +403.2%
Contains more Manganese +12587.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +2555.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.6%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Zinc +170.2%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Iron +1017.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.4%
Contains more Copper +403.2%
Contains more Manganese +12587.5%
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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
9
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.332
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Pretzel
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5016.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.332

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
4
:
1
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +925.3%
Contains more Water +1234.5%
Contains more Carbs +7077.7%
Equal in Other - 3.51
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Pretzel
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 +133.2%
Contains more Fats +925.3%
Contains more Water +1234.5%
Contains more Carbs +7077.7%
Equal in Other - 3.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
1
:
2
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1098.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1098.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 23.41g 10.04g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 2.93g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 368kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 1.12g 2.21g Muenster cheese
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 717mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 468mg 128mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 628mg 1240mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 1.04mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.008mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin A 1012IU 0IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 12µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.097mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.25mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.407mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 0.757mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 0.257mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.177mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.52mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.48mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.22mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 0.727g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese Pretzel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese vs Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese vs Port Salut
Port Salut
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese vs Provolone
Provolone
Pretzel
Pretzel vs Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Pretzel
Pretzel vs Caramel
Caramel
Pretzel
Pretzel vs White chocolate
White chocolate

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%
Muenster cheese
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.722g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.