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General Mills Trix Cereal vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between General Mills Trix Cereal and Pretzels

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate in General Mills Trix Cereal is higher than in Pretzels.
  • General Mills Trix Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 195% more than Pretzels.
  • General Mills Trix Cereal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, TRIX and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, 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 +769.4%
Contains more Iron +911.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +1558.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Equal in Potassium - 146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 94% 634% 18% 81% 15% 66% 385% 39% 0% 36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +769.4%
Contains more Iron +911.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Zinc +1558.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Copper +125.6%
Equal in Potassium - 146

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1790%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +878.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1779.3%
Contains more Folate +351.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 141% 10% 93% 63% 400% 437% 353% 0% 504% 282% 587% 4%
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% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1790%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +878.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1779.3%
Contains more Folate +351.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Water +74.6%
Contains more Other +51.7%
Equal in Fats - 3.5
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
5% 4% 86% 2% 3%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 3.79 g
Carbs: 86.19 g
Water: 1.89 g
Other: 3.23 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Water +74.6%
Contains more Other +51.7%
Equal in Fats - 3.5
Equal in Carbs - 79.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.9%
14% 49% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient General Mills Trix Cereal Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 82.29g 76.4g General Mills Trix Cereal
Protein 4.9g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 3.79g 3.5g General Mills Trix Cereal
Carbs 86.19g 79.2g General Mills Trix Cereal
Calories 384kcal 381kcal General Mills Trix Cereal
Sugar 32g Pretzels
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g General Mills Trix Cereal
Calcium 313mg 36mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Iron 16.89mg 1.67mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Magnesium 25mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 188mg 113mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Potassium 162mg 146mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Sodium 500mg 1715mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Zinc 14.1mg 0.85mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Copper 0.117mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 6.5µg 5.8µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin A 2344IU 0IU General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 669µg 0µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin E 0.5mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin D 125IU General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin D 3.1µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B1 1.6mg 0.18mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B2 1.89mg 0.1mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B3 18.79mg 1.92mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 2.18mg 0.116mg General Mills Trix Cereal
Folate 375µg 83µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin B12 4.69µg 0µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Vitamin K 1.3µg General Mills Trix Cereal
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.5g 0.75g General Mills Trix Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.79g 1.36g General Mills Trix Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 1.22g General Mills Trix Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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General Mills Trix Cereal Pretzels
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
239%
General Mills Trix Cereal
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
General Mills Trix Cereal
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General Mills Trix Cereal
General Mills Trix Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.