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Pretzel vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Caramel

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber, while Caramel has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 56% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caramel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, caramels.

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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 Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Equal in Potassium - 214
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Equal in Potassium - 214

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 C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +171.6%
Equal in Carbs - 77
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +171.6%
Equal in Carbs - 77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.4%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 77g Caramel
Protein 10.04g 4.6g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 80.39g 77g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 382kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 65.5g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 4.58mg 0.14mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 114mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 214mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.44mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.018mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.011mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 1.8µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.46mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.4mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.103mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.256mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.148mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.056mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.192mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.258mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.417mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.107mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.205mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.285mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.115mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 2.476g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.478g Caramel
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
Pretzel Caramel
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
39%
Pretzel
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.