Almond joy vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between almond joy and pretzel
- Almond joy has more fiber and monounsaturated fat; however, pretzel has more iron.
- Almond joy's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% more.
- Almond joy has 22 times more sugar than pretzel. Almond joy has 48.34g of sugar, while pretzel has 2.21g.
- Pretzel is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +819.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +162% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +623.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.291g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.59g | 0.391g | 78% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 1240mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 44% | |
| Folate | 166µg | 42% | |
| Iron | 1.27mg | 4.58mg | 41% |
| Fats | 26.93g | 2.93g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 33% | |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 26% | |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 4.13g | 10.04g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.26g | 0.727g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 59.51g | 80.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 384kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 128mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.18g | 1.291g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.51g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.34g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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
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37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond joy is cheaper (difference - $2.4)