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Caramel vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caramel and Pretzel

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 56% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Caramel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 Calcium +411.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Potassium - 223
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Potassium - 223

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +171.6%
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Equal in Carbs - 80.39
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +171.6%
Contains more Protein +118.3%
Contains more Other +95%
Equal in Carbs - 80.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 77g 76.99g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 8.1g 2.93g Caramel
Carbs 77g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 382kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 65.5g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 138mg 27mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 114mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 214mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 245mg 1240mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.018mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.011mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 1.8µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.322mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 4µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.257mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.285mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.727g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.291g Caramel
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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.