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Custard vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Custard and Pretzel?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pretzel is lower.

We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 CalciumCalcium +414.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +1247.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14400%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1744.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2246.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.8%
Contains more OtherOther +265.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 +55%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Pretzel Opinion
Calories 122kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Protein 3.99g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 4g 2.93g Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 17.6g 76.99g Pretzel
Carbs 17.6g 80.39g Pretzel
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Magnesium 16mg 29mg Pretzel
Calcium 139mg 27mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 223mg Pretzel
Iron 0.34mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 4.82g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Copper 0.03mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Zinc 0.51mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 130mg 128mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 1240mg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 6µg 4.4µg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.322mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 9µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Custard
Choline 11.8mg 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.727g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.291g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.337mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.214mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.091mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.233mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.092mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
19%
Custard
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.641g)
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?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.