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Cream of Rice vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream of Rice and Pretzels

  • Cream of Rice has more Iron, however, Pretzels are richer in Manganese, Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 72% more than Cream of Rice.
  • Pretzels have 2 times less Iron than Cream of Rice. Cream of Rice has 3.96mg of Iron, while Pretzels have 1.67mg.
  • Cream of Rice contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more IronIron +137.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +630%
Contains more CopperCopper +676.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +431.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +564.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1142.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%

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% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +278.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2666.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +2551.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +911.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +588.7%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4287.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4418.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Pretzels Opinion
Calories 52kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Protein 0.9g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 0.1g 3.5g Pretzels
Net carbs 11.4g 76.4g Pretzels
Carbs 11.5g 79.2g Pretzels
Magnesium 3mg 35mg Pretzels
Calcium 1mg 36mg Pretzels
Potassium 20mg 146mg Pretzels
Iron 3.96mg 1.67mg Cream of Rice
Sugar 0.04g Pretzels
Fiber 0.1g 2.8g Pretzels
Copper 0.034mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.16mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 17mg 113mg Pretzels
Sodium 173mg 1715mg Cream of Rice
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Rice
Manganese 0.144mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 3µg 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.1mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Folate 3µg 83µg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.75g Cream of Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 1.22g Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.044mg 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.073mg 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.037mg 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.026mg 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.057mg 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.026mg 0.201mg Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Rice Pretzels
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
4%
Cream of Rice
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
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 ($)

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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.