Wheat Bread vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Wheat Bread and Pretzel
- Wheat Bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Pretzel has more Folate, and Iron.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% more.
- Wheat Bread has 6 times more Calcium than Pretzel. Wheat Bread has 165mg of Calcium, while Pretzel has 27mg.
- Wheat Bread is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +511.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +659.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +95.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +674.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 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 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 313kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 12.96g | 10.04g |
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| Fats | 4.27g | 2.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.07g | 76.99g |
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| Carbs | 55.77g | 80.39g |
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| Magnesium | 59mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 165mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 223mg | |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 4.58mg |
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| Sugar | 6.42g | 2.21g |
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| Fiber | 4.7g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.04mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 601mg | 1240mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.47mg |
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| Manganese | 1.377mg | 1.015mg |
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| Selenium | 33.4µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.332mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 5.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 86µg | 166µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g |
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| Choline | 22.1mg | 29.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.989g | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.019g | 0.727g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.291g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.598g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.