Pretzel vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pretzel and Amaranth grain different?
- Pretzel is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pretzel is 54% higher.
- Pretzel contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Pretzel contains 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.
- Amaranth grain has less Sodium.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used 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.
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Iron
+118.1%
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Potassium
+65.2%
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Zinc
+20.9%
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Manganese
+18.9%
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Calcium
+74.1%
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Magnesium
+124.1%
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Phosphorus
+15.6%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Selenium
+25%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
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Iron
+118.1%
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Potassium
+65.2%
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Zinc
+20.9%
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Manganese
+18.9%
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Calcium
+74.1%
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Magnesium
+124.1%
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Phosphorus
+15.6%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Selenium
+25%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
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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Vitamin E
+147.4%
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Vitamin B1
+2726.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1409.1%
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Vitamin B3
+2142.6%
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Folate
+654.5%
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Vitamin B6
+52.7%
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Vitamin E
+147.4%
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Vitamin B1
+2726.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1409.1%
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Vitamin B3
+2142.6%
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Folate
+654.5%
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Vitamin B6
+52.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+164.2%
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Fats
+85.4%
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Carbs
+330.1%
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Other
+355.8%
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Water
+2301.3%
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
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3.51 g
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3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+164.2%
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Fats
+85.4%
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Carbs
+330.1%
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+355.8%
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Water
+2301.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+347.2%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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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
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+347.2%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 384kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 72.58g | 16.23g |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Sugar | 2.21g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 166µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
39%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
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.