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Pretzel vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pretzel and Icing?

  • Pretzel is richer than Icing in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 55% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Icing is lower.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types 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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +2762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +555.9%
Contains more Zinc +1385.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +2762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +555.9%
Contains more Zinc +1385.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%

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
7
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1975%
Contains more Vitamin E +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Fats +453.9%
Contains more Water +381.5%
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Fats +453.9%
Contains more Water +381.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +568.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.9%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +568.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Icing
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Icing Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 67.89g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 0g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 80.39g 67.89g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 418kcal Icing
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 63.1g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 3mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 1mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 18mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 34mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 1.04mg 0.07mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.1µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.302mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.055mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 8µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 0.391g 2.974g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 7.951g Icing
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 Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.583g)
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?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.