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Toffee vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Toffee and Pretzel

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 101% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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.
Toffee
2
:
Contains more Calcium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Iron +15166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +337.3%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +5100%
Contains more Manganese +50650%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Iron +15166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +337.3%
Contains more Zinc +766.7%
Contains more Copper +5100%
Contains more Manganese +50650%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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.
Toffee
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +722.2%
Contains more Folate +8200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +722.2%
Contains more Folate +8200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
1
:
Contains more Fats +1017.7%
Contains more Protein +838.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +469.1%
Contains more Other +285.7%
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
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
Contains more Fats +1017.7%
Contains more Protein +838.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +469.1%
Contains more Other +285.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1133%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.291
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1133%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.291

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 1.07g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 32.75g 2.93g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 560kcal 384kcal Toffee
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 63.47g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 34mg 27mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 4mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 32mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 51mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 135mg 1240mg Toffee
Zinc 0.12mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.003mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.002mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 0.8µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 1152IU 0IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.47mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 2µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.8µg
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
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.674g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 20.565g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.727g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.063g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee Pretzel
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
12%
Toffee
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 1105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.174g)
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

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/nutrients
  2. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.