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Cheese popcorn vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheese popcorn and Pretzels

  • Cheese popcorn has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Selenium, however, Pretzels are richer in Manganese, Folate, and Copper.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for Manganese is 47% more.
  • Pretzels contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor 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.
Contains more Calcium +213.9%
Contains more Iron +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.5%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Calcium +213.9%
Contains more Iron +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.2%
Contains more Zinc +136.5%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Copper +88.6%
Contains more Manganese +150.9%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Folate +654.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +848.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 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 Fats +848.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1159.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1159.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese popcorn Pretzels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese popcorn Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 41.7g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 9.3g 9.1g Cheese popcorn
Fats 33.2g 3.5g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 51.6g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 526kcal 381kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.79g Pretzels
Fiber 9.9g 2.8g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 113mg 36mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 2.24mg 1.67mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 91mg 35mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 361mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 261mg 146mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 889mg 1715mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 2.01mg 0.85mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.14mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.713mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 12µg 5.8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.1mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.453mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.461mg 0.288mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.116mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 11µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.417mg 0.259mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg 0.345mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg 0.636mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg 0.221mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg 0.164mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.489mg 0.392mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg 0.201mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 6.41g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 1.36g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 15.37g 1.22g Cheese popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese popcorn Pretzels
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
31%
Cheese popcorn
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Cheese popcorn
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/nutrients
  2. 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.