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Pretzels vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzels and Trail mix

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, while Trail mix have more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 80% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 7 times less Sodium than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 1715mg of Sodium, while Trail mix contains 229mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 Manganese +73%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +351.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +278.8%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
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 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +351.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +278.8%
Contains more Copper +273.1%

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 Folate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.9%
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 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +178.8%
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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +178.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Trail mix Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 44.9g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 3.5g 29.4g Trail mix
Carbs 79.2g 44.9g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Fiber 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 78mg Trail mix
Iron 1.67mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Magnesium 35mg 158mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 113mg 345mg Trail mix
Potassium 146mg 685mg Trail mix
Sodium 1715mg 229mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.85mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Copper 0.264mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.789mg 1.034mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Trail mix
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Folate 83µg 71µg Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.259mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.636mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.221mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.164mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.392mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.201mg 0.357mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 0.75g 5.55g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 9.65g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pretzels Trail mix
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
36%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.