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Dulce de Leche vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dulce de Leche and Pretzel

  • Dulce de Leche has more Calcium, however, Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 55% more.
  • Dulce de Leche has 12 times more Saturated Fat than Pretzel. Dulce de Leche has 4.534g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzel has 0.391g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dulce de Leche 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 +829.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Iron +2594.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Copper +3800%
Contains more Manganese +50650%
Contains more Selenium +63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +829.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.8%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Iron +2594.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Copper +3800%
Contains more Manganese +50650%
Contains more Selenium +63%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.5%
Contains more Folate +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +362.5%
Contains more Folate +1409.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +115.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Water +817.3%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Contains more Other +100.6%
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +150.9%
Contains more Water +817.3%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Contains more Other +100.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.3%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +146.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.31
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +146.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.31

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 6.84g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 7.35g 2.93g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 55.35g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 315kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.32g 0.31g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 251mg 27mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 193mg 128mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 223mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 129mg 1240mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.004mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.002mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 2.7µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 267IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 2.6mg 2.1mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.332mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 0.322mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 11µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.364g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 4.534g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 0.727g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.