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Tortilla vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Pretzels

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Pretzels are higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Tortilla.
  • Pretzels contain 3 times less Selenium than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 16.6µg of Selenium, while Pretzels contain 5.8µg.
  • Tortilla has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, 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.
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +128.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Selenium +186.2%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +165.6%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +567.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +128.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.9%
Contains more Selenium +186.2%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains more Zinc +165.6%
Contains more Copper +158.8%
Contains more Manganese +567.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Folate +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Folate +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1110.9%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.6%
Contains more Other +162%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Water +1110.9%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +58.6%
Contains more Other +162%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 7.28g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 0.95g 3.5g Pretzels
Carbs 49.94g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 237kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Pretzels
Fiber 2.4g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 70mg 36mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.67mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 146mg 113mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 146mg Pretzels
Sodium 482mg 1715mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Copper 0.102mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.268mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 16.6µg 5.8µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.18mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.1mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Folate 98µg 83µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.182mg 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.53mg 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.157mg 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.122mg 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.326mg 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.165mg 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.75g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.22g Pretzels
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Pretzels
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
25%
Tortilla
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.