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Pretzel vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Macadamia different?

  • Pretzel is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 135% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains 248 times more Sodium than Macadamia. Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, while Macadamia contains 5mg.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were 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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
2
:
8
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +214.8%
Contains more Magnesium +348.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +384.6%
Contains more Manganese +307%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +214.8%
Contains more Magnesium +348.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +384.6%
Contains more Manganese +307%

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
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.6%
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +481.7%
Contains more Water +130.1%
Contains more Other +207.9%
Contains more Fats +2486%
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +481.7%
Contains more Water +130.1%
Contains more Other +207.9%
Contains more Fats +2486%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7998.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7998.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Starch +6812.4%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +342.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +6812.4%
Contains more Glucose +885.7%
Contains more Fructose +342.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 5.22g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 7.91g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 80.39g 13.82g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 72.58g 1.05g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.07g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 4.57g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 27mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 4.58mg 3.69mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 128mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 223mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 1240mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.04mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.156mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 1.015mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 4.4µg 3.6µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 2.1mg 1.2mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.162mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 2.473mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 166µg 11µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.067mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.314mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.602mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.018mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.023mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.48mg 0.363mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.195mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.391g 12.061g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.502g Macadamia
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 Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.