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Macaroon vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and pretzel?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, while pretzel is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 99% higher.
  • Pretzel has 2 times less copper than macaroon. Macaroon has 0.269mg of copper, while pretzel has 0.156mg.
  • Pretzel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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 CopperCopper +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +458.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2295.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +5433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +669.6%
Contains more WaterWater +267.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.3%
Contains more OtherOther +105.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 +121.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Pretzel
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Pretzel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.391g 90%
Iron 0.82mg 4.58mg 47%
Manganese 1.015mg 44%
Sodium 241mg 1240mg 43%
Folate 3µg 166µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.424mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.27mg 32%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Fats 22.55g 2.93g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.332mg 21%
Protein 3.02g 10.04g 14%
Copper 0.269mg 0.156mg 13%
Phosphorus 68mg 128mg 9%
Fiber 5.1g 3.4g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 6%
Carbs 61.22g 80.39g 6%
Choline 9.1mg 29.5mg 4%
Selenium 6.8µg 4.4µg 4%
Calories 460kcal 384kcal 4%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.04mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 223mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.291g 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.47mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.727g 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.8µg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 76.99g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.708g)
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?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.