Corn nuts vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between corn nuts and pretzels
- Corn nuts have more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc, while pretzels have more manganese, folate, and copper.
- Pretzels cover your daily need for manganese, 57% more than corn nuts.
- Corn nuts contain 3 times more saturated fat than pretzels. While corn nuts contain 2.58g of saturated fat, pretzels contain only 0.75g.
- Corn nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn nuts is 40, while the glycemic index of pretzels is 83.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +308.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.1% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +441.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.487mg | 1.789mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 1715mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 283mg | 113mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8.4g | 2.8g | 22% |
| Folate | 0µg | 83µg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 109mg | 35mg | 18% |
| Fats | 14.3g | 3.5g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.36g | 1.36g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.35mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.136mg | 0.264mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.22g | 1.22g | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.88mg | 0.85mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.58g | 0.75g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.187mg | 0.116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.507mg | 1.92mg | 3% |
| Calories | 436kcal | 381kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 71.7g | 79.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.374mg | 0.288mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 9.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 63.3g | 76.4g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.67mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0% |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.