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Chocolate ice cream vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate ice cream and Pretzel?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pretzel is lower.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this article.

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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 +303.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Iron +392.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +625%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +303.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Iron +392.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +625%
Contains more Selenium +76%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2231.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2231.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +275.4%
Contains more Water +1679.6%
Contains more Protein +164.2%
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Other +170%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +275.4%
Contains more Water +1679.6%
Contains more Protein +164.2%
Contains more Carbs +185.1%
Contains more Other +170%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream 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 Chocolate ice cream Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 27g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 3.8g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 11g 2.93g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 216kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 25.36g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 109mg 27mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 29mg
Phosphorus 107mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 249mg 223mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 1240mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.135mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.14mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 2.5µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.322mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 16µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.727g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 1.291g Pretzel
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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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%
Chocolate ice cream
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.409g)
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?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.