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Beer vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beer and Pretzel

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber in Pretzel is higher than in Beer.
  • Pretzel covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Beer.
  • Beer contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +22800%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +814.3%
Contains more Potassium +725.9%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +3020%
Contains more Manganese +12587.5%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +22800%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +814.3%
Contains more Potassium +725.9%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +3020%
Contains more Manganese +12587.5%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%

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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1228%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
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% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1228%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Water +2838%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Protein +2082.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2164.5%
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
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
Contains more Water +2838%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Protein +2082.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2164.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 0.46g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 0g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 3.55g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 43kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 0g 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0g 2.21g Beer
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 4mg 27mg Pretzel
Iron 0.02mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 14mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 27mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 4mg 1240mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.005mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.008mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 0.6µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 6µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0g 0.004g Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.391g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.291g Pretzel
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
Beer 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
3%
Beer
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.