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Pretzel vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pretzel and Noodles?

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Noodles is higher in Selenium.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 54% more.
  • Pretzel has 3 times more Manganese than Noodles. While Pretzel has 1.015mg of Manganese, Noodles has only 0.315mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Noodles is lower.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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
8
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +486.8%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Selenium +443.2%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.4%
Contains more Potassium +486.8%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Selenium +443.2%

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
9
:
3
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.5%
Contains more Other +602%
Contains more Water +2063.9%
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
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +219.5%
Contains more Other +602%
Contains more Water +2063.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
3
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0
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.419
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.419

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +270%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +270%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 23.96g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 4.54g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 2.07g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 25.16g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 138kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 3.4g 1.2g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 12mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.47mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 76mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 38mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 1.04mg 0.65mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.098mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.315mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.17mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.289mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.136mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 2.077mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.263mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.046mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 84µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.043mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.138mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.19mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.365mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.137mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.086mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.24mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.121mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.029g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.419g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.581g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.552g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.