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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Grape-Nuts Cereal and Pretzels

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium in Grape-Nuts Cereal is higher than in Pretzels.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal covers your daily Iron needs 329% more than Pretzels.
  • Pretzels have 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Grape-Nuts Cereal. Grape-Nuts Cereal has 0.86mg of Vitamin B6, while Pretzels have 0.116mg.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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.
Contains more Iron +1576.6%
Contains more Magnesium +254.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Iron +1576.6%
Contains more Magnesium +254.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +174%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Copper +28.8%
Contains more Manganese +80.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.4%
Contains more Folate +315.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.4%
Contains more Folate +315.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +93.4%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
Equal in Water - 3.3
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 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 Protein +23.3%
Contains more Fats +93.4%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Equal in Carbs - 79.2
Equal in Water - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +547.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.4%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +547.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape-Nuts Cereal Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 67.49g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 11.22g 9.1g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fats 1.81g 3.5g Pretzels
Carbs 80.49g 79.2g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 361kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Sugar 8.86g Pretzels
Fiber 13g 2.8g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calcium 32mg 36mg Pretzels
Iron 28mg 1.67mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 35mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Phosphorus 467mg 113mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Potassium 400mg 146mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Sodium 465mg 1715mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Zinc 2.07mg 0.85mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Copper 0.34mg 0.264mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Manganese 3.236mg 1.789mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 5.8µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 0.18mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.1mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 1.92mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 0.288mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 0.116mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Folate 345µg 83µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Vitamin K 2µg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.34g 0.75g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 1.22g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape-Nuts Cereal Pretzels
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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.