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Bran cereal vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bran cereal and pretzels

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc in bran cereal is higher than in pretzels.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 914% more than pretzels.
  • Bran cereal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran cereal is 63, while the glycemic index of pretzels is 83.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +934.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +980.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +598.6%
Contains more IronIron +953.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1358.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +917.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +314.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 67% 174% 24% 65% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1478.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 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 ProteinProtein +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%
~equal in Carbs ~79.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Pretzels DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.116mg 914%
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg 783%
Folate 1310µg 83µg 307%
Manganese 7.41mg 1.789mg 244%
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.1mg 201%
Iron 17.6mg 1.67mg 199%
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.18mg 174%
Phosphorus 1150mg 113mg 148%
Fiber 29.3g 2.8g 106%
Zinc 12.4mg 0.85mg 105%
Copper 1.04mg 0.264mg 86%
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 1.92mg 81%
Magnesium 362mg 35mg 78%
Sodium 258mg 1715mg 63%
Vitamin A 522µg 0µg 58%
Calcium 389mg 36mg 35%
Potassium 1020mg 146mg 26%
Vitamin D 4.3µg 22%
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin D 170IU 21%
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.288mg 15%
Starch 21.8g 9%
Choline 49.4mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.19mg 8%
Protein 13.14g 9.1g 8%
Selenium 9.4µg 5.8µg 7%
Calories 259kcal 381kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 1.22g 5%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 4%
Carbs 74.24g 79.2g 2%
Fats 4.9g 3.5g 2%
Saturated fat 1.1g 0.75g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.89g 1.36g 1%
Net carbs 44.94g 76.4g N/A
Sugar 15.69g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 0.38mg 0.259mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.7mg 0.636mg 0%
Lysine 0.35mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.453mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.392mg 0%
Histidine 0.28mg 0.201mg 0%
Fructose 0.36g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Pretzels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
616%
Bran cereal
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.