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Trail mix vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Trail mix and Pretzels

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Pretzels has more Manganese.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 80% higher.
  • Pretzels contain 7 times less Saturated Fat than Trail mix. Trail mix contains 5.55g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzels contain 0.75g.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular 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 +116.7%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +351.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +278.8%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 115% 113% 148% 61% 30% 88% 329% 135% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +351.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +369.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Zinc +278.8%
Contains more Copper +273.1%
Contains more Manganese +73%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.9%
Contains more Folate +16.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 5% 116% 46% 89% 54% 69% 54% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.9%
Contains more Folate +16.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +178.8%
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Other +81.5%
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +740%
Contains more Water +178.8%
Contains more Carbs +76.4%
Contains more Other +81.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.65 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 44.9g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 13.8g 9.1g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 3.5g Trail mix
Carbs 44.9g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 462kcal 381kcal Trail mix
Fiber 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 78mg 36mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.67mg Trail mix
Magnesium 158mg 35mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 113mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 146mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 1715mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 0.85mg Trail mix
Copper 0.985mg 0.264mg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.18mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.1mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.92mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.288mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.116mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 83µg Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.109mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.259mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.345mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.636mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.221mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.164mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.453mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.392mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.201mg Trail mix
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 1.36g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.22g Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Trail mix 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
36%
Trail mix
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.