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Pretzels vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzels and Popcorn?

  • Pretzels are richer in Manganese, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Popcorn is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for Sodium is 74% higher.
  • Popcorn contains less Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types in this comparison.

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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 +414.3%
Contains more Manganese +60.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +91%
Contains more Magnesium +311.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +262.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.262
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Contains more Calcium +414.3%
Contains more Manganese +60.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +91%
Contains more Magnesium +311.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +262.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.262

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 B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +245.1%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Equal in Carbs - 77.78
Equal in Water - 3.32
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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Other +245.1%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Fats +29.7%
Equal in Carbs - 77.78
Equal in Water - 3.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzels Popcorn
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 Pretzels Popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 63.28g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 3.5g 4.54g Popcorn
Carbs 79.2g 77.78g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 14.5g Popcorn
Calcium 36mg 7mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Magnesium 35mg 144mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 113mg 358mg Popcorn
Potassium 146mg 329mg Popcorn
Sodium 1715mg 8mg Popcorn
Zinc 0.85mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Copper 0.264mg 0.262mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 1.113mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 0µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.104mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.083mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 2.308mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Folate 83µg 31µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.085mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.636mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.221mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.164mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.392mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.201mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.95g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 2.318g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Popcorn
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
18%
Pretzels
17%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1707mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn 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
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.