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Danish pastry vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Danish pastry and Pretzel

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 36% more.
  • Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, 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 Calcium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Selenium +329.5%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +127.6%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Selenium +329.5%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +127.6%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Manganese +189.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +176.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Folate +176.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Contains more Water +903.2%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.1%
Contains more Other +134%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 Fats +647.4%
Contains more Water +903.2%
Contains more Protein +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.1%
Contains more Other +134%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1456.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1456.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Pretzel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Danish pastry Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 8g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 21.9g 2.93g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 374kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 6.95g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 1g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 35mg 27mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 108mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 98mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 417mg 1240mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.089mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.351mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 18.9µg 4.4µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 2mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 60µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.8µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.293mg 0.25mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.644mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.43mg 0.257mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.412mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.205mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.727g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.291g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Pretzel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.403g)
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?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.