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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +411.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +3171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +766.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +144.4%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +4050%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.47mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +176.5%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.3%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
~equal in Carbs ~80.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +112.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 382kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Protein 4.6g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 8.1g 2.93g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 77g 76.99g Caramel
Carbs 77g 80.39g Pretzel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pretzel
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Pretzel
Calcium 138mg 27mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 223mg Pretzel
Iron 0.14mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 65.5g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Copper 0.018mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Zinc 0.44mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 114mg 128mg Pretzel
Sodium 245mg 1240mg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.011mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 1.8µg 4.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 4µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Caramel
Choline 8mg 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.727g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.291g Caramel
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
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
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.29g)
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.