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Pretzel vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Carrot

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.
  • Carrot contains 18 times less Sodium than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, while Carrot contains 69mg.

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

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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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
7
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +1426.7%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +246.7%
Contains more Manganese +609.8%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +1426.7%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +246.7%
Contains more Manganese +609.8%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
5
:
5
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +181%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Pretzel
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +472.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Folate +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +181%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +979.6%
Contains more Fats +1120.8%
Contains more Carbs +739.1%
Contains more Other +265.6%
Contains more Water +2720.8%
Pretzel
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
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +979.6%
Contains more Fats +1120.8%
Contains more Carbs +739.1%
Contains more Other +265.6%
Contains more Water +2720.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5092.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5092.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Starch +4975.5%
Contains more Glucose +16.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +77.4%
Pretzel
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
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +4975.5%
Contains more Glucose +16.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +77.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 6.78g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 0.93g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.24g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 9.58g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 41kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 1.43g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 2.21g 4.74g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 2.8g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 4.58mg 0.3mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 35mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 1240mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 1.04mg 0.24mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.045mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.143mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.1µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 2.1mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.066mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.058mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.983mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.273mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 166µg 19µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.012mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.191mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.077mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.102mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.101mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.061mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.069mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.014g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.117g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.354g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.