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Candy bar vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Pretzel

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, yet Pretzel is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11764% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Pretzel. Candy bar contains 4.678g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzel contains 0.391g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +279.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more IronIron +372.2%
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206656.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 ProteinProtein +54.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1050.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +95%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
16% 30% 54%
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 +2200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +724.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Pretzel Opinion
Calories 522kcal 384kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 10.04g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 2.93g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 43.3g 76.99g Pretzel
Carbs 47.4g 80.39g Pretzel
Magnesium 110mg 29mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 27mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 223mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 42.22g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 4.1g 3.4g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.156mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 1.04mg Candy bar
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 308mg 128mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 1240mg Candy bar
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.47mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.015mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 4.4µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.27mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.322mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.074mg Candy bar
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 75µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.727g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.291g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.097mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.25mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.407mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.757mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.257mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.177mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.48mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.22mg Candy bar
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Pretzel
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
2748%
Candy bar
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.287g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.