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Chinese cuisine vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cuisine and Pretzels

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Pretzels are higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 71% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Copper +438.8%
Contains more Manganese +1117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Copper +438.8%
Contains more Manganese +1117%

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 B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +84.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +51.4%
Contains more Water +2288.5%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +986.4%
Contains more Other +224.5%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +51.4%
Contains more Water +2288.5%
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Carbs +986.4%
Contains more Other +224.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 7.08g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 5.3g 3.5g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 105kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Pretzels
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 22mg 36mg Pretzels
Iron 1.11mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Magnesium 15mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 76mg 113mg Pretzels
Potassium 204mg 146mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 1715mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.85mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 0.147mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 6.7µg 5.8µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.1mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.288mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.116mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.313mg 0.259mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.525mg 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.552mg 0.221mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.327mg 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.207mg 0.201mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.058g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.75g Pretzels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 1.22g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 1306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.