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Pretzel vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pretzel and American cheese

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, American cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • American cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 102% more than Pretzel.
  • American cheese has 69 times less Vitamin B3 than Pretzel. Pretzel has 5.27mg of Vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Pretzel contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
6
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +627%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +2375.6%
Contains more Calcium +3770.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +400.8%
Contains more Zinc +139.4%
Contains more Selenium +359.1%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +627%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +2375.6%
Contains more Calcium +3770.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +400.8%
Contains more Zinc +139.4%
Contains more Selenium +359.1%

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
7
:
5
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6834.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
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%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6834.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +2072.7%
Contains more Protein +80.6%
Contains more Fats +985%
Contains more Water +1165.5%
Contains more Other +92.9%
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
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +2072.7%
Contains more Protein +80.6%
Contains more Fats +985%
Contains more Water +1165.5%
Contains more Other +92.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
2
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1032.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.286
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1032.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.286

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
2
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Pretzel
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
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 3.7g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 2.93g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 80.39g 3.7g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 371kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 2.26g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 4.58mg 0.63mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 223mg 132mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 1671mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.156mg 0.046mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.041mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.015mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.234mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.076mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.054mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 8µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.6µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.25mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 0.757mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.257mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.177mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.48mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.22mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 1.144g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 18.057g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.286g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 0.79g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel American cheese
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
39%
Pretzel
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.