Dried fruit vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dried fruit and pretzel different?
- Dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, and copper; however, pretzel is richer in folate, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 72% higher.
- Dried fruit contains 9 times more vitamin E than pretzel. While dried fruit contains 4.33mg of vitamin E, pretzel contains only 0.47mg.
- Dried fruit has less sodium.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index (31) than pretzel (83).
Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +421.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +331.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +821.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2726.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +348.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1560% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +886.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +474.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +882.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1644.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4694.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3922.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +20637.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 10mg | 1240mg | 53% |
| Folate | 10µg | 166µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.424mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 1.015mg | 34% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 72.58g | 30% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 223mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.47mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 4.58mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.156mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.332mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 5.27mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 3.4g | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 0.31g | 15% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 10.04g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 1.291g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 128mg | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 384kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.04mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 80.39g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.074mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 2.93g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 29.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.727g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | 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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37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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