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Noodles vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Noodles and Pretzel?

  • Noodles is higher in Selenium, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 54% more.

We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types 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 less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Selenium +443.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +486.8%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +222.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Selenium +443.2%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +486.8%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +222.2%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2063.9%
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.5%
Contains more Other +602%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Water +2063.9%
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.5%
Contains more Other +602%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.391
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.391

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +270%
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +270%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 4.54g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 2.07g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 25.16g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 138kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0.4g 2.21g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 12mg 27mg Pretzel
Iron 1.47mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 76mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 38mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 5mg 1240mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.098mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.315mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 23.9µg 4.4µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 84µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.138mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.365mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.137mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.086mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.22mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.121mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 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
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles 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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.