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Pretzel vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Blue cheese

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Blue cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 113 times less Manganese than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 1.015mg of Manganese, while Blue cheese contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pretzel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cheese, blue.

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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
4
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +1377.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Manganese +11177.8%
Contains more Calcium +1855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1146
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1377.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Manganese +11177.8%
Contains more Calcium +1855.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Equal in Sodium - 1146

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
6
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +88%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.7%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +88%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.7%
Contains more Folate +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +437%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +3335.5%
Contains more Protein +113.1%
Contains more Fats +880.9%
Contains more Water +1255%
Contains more Other +45.6%
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +3335.5%
Contains more Protein +113.1%
Contains more Fats +880.9%
Contains more Water +1255%
Contains more Other +45.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
2
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +969.9%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +969.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 2.34g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 2.93g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 80.39g 2.34g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 353kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 4.58mg 0.31mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 223mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1240mg 1146mg Blue cheese
Zinc 1.04mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.156mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.009mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.029mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.016mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 166µg 36µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.4µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.25mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.407mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.757mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.257mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.177mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.48mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.22mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 0.391g 18.669g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.8g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Blue 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.