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Brown sugar vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown sugar and Pretzel

  • Brown sugar contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 53% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brown sugar is lower.

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

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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 Calcium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +545.1%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +231.9%
Contains more Manganese +1485.9%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +207.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +545.1%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3100%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Zinc +3366.7%
Contains more Copper +231.9%
Contains more Manganese +1485.9%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +16500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +16500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Protein +8266.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +133.6%
Contains more Other +680%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
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 Carbs +22%
Contains more Protein +8266.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +133.6%
Contains more Other +680%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +95.7%
Contains more Fructose +258.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +95.7%
Contains more Fructose +258.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 76.99g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 0g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 98.09g 80.39g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 1.11g 0.31g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 83mg 27mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 4mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 133mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 28mg 1240mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.047mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.064mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 1.2µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 1µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.391g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Pretzel
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
2%
Brown sugar
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.81g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.