Corn chips vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corn chips and pretzels
- Corn chips have more phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium; however, pretzels are higher in manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Pretzels cover your daily manganese needs 63% more than corn chips.
- Pretzels contain 6 times less saturated fat than corn chips. Corn chips contain 4.331g of saturated fat, while pretzels contain 0.75g.
- The glycemic index of pretzels is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +437.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +937.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.17 g
Fats:
33.36 g
Carbs:
56.9 g
Water:
1.07 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +853.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +208.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
16.438 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +571.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1247.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 16.438g | 1.22g | 101% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 1.789mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 1715mg | 52% |
| Vitamin E | 7.23mg | 48% | |
| Fats | 33.36g | 3.5g | 46% |
| Starch | 51.36g | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.134g | 1.36g | 19% |
| Folate | 8µg | 83µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.264mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.331g | 0.75g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 113mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 36mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 35mg | 9% |
| Calories | 538kcal | 381kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 56.9g | 79.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.842mg | 1.92mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.17g | 9.1g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 4g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.29mg | 0.85mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 7.6µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.288mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 52.9g | 76.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 144mg | 146mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.088g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.246mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.235mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.803mg | 0.636mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.185mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.137mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.322mg | 0.453mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.331mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 16.036g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.581g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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