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Pretzel vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pretzel and neufchâtel cheese different?

  • Pretzel is richer in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper, while neufchâtel cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Neufchâtel cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 62% more than pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains 92 times more manganese than neufchâtel cheese. Pretzel contains 1.015mg of manganese, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese is lower in sodium.
  • Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than neufchâtel cheese (27).

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cheese, neufchatel types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +3423.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~138mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +64.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1085.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2139.3%
Contains more OtherOther +156.2%
Contains more FatsFats +677.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1916.3%
~equal in Protein ~9.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +695.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 86%
Starch: 0.5 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.19 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +14416%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Pretzel Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.391g 12.79g 56%
Iron 4.58mg 0.13mg 56%
Manganese 1.015mg 0.011mg 44%
Sodium 1240mg 334mg 39%
Folate 166µg 14µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.022mg 34%
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.21mg 32%
Fats 2.93g 22.78g 31%
Starch 72.58g 0.5g 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Carbs 80.39g 3.59g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.155mg 14%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Copper 0.156mg 0.027mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 5.784g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 27mg 117mg 9%
Calories 384kcal 253kcal 7%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.575mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Selenium 4.4µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.82mg 2%
Protein 10.04g 9.15g 2%
Potassium 223mg 152mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.97g 2%
Phosphorus 128mg 138mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 76.99g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 2.21g 3.19g N/A
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.27mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.117g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Neufchâtel cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Pretzel
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.399g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.