Pretzel vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzel and cottage cheese different?
- Pretzel is higher in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 56% higher.
- Cottage cheese has less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than pretzel (83).
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +262.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6442.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +437.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +487.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1470.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5223.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1283.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2278.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2449.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +949.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.778g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.07mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.002mg | 44% |
| Folate | 166µg | 12µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 364mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.027mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.099mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 3.38g | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.029mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.163mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 9.7µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.123g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 1.718g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 159mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 104mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 4.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 11.12g | 2% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 0.778g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0g | 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 |
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
37%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)