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Pastry vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastry and Pretzel

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin K, yet Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pastry is 46% higher.
  • Pastry contains 6 times more Vitamin K than Pretzel. Pastry contains 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Pretzel contains 2.8µg.
  • Pretzel contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
2
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Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +108%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains less Sodium -79.9%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +108%

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.
Pastry
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.4%
Contains more Folate +112.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.424
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.4%
Contains more Folate +112.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.424

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
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Contains more Fats +1200.3%
Contains more Water +171.6%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Contains more Other +251%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +1200.3%
Contains more Water +171.6%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +78.2%
Contains more Other +251%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2870.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2870.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 7.3g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 38.1g 2.93g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 551kcal 384kcal Pastry
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 0.74g 2.21g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 10mg 27mg Pretzel
Iron 2.56mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 16mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 60mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 61mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 249mg 1240mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.114mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.488mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 24.2µg 4.4µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.47mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 78µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 16.1µg 2.8µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.196mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.508mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.142mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.129mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.308mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.156mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.727g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.291g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
30%
Pastry
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.252g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 991mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.