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Peanut butter vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut butter and Pretzel

  • Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin E needs 58% more than Pretzel.
  • Peanut butter contains 26 times more Saturated Fat than Pretzel. While Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, Pretzel contains only 0.391g.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.7%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.3%
Contains more Copper +170.5%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Equal in Selenium - 4.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.7%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.3%
Contains more Copper +170.5%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Equal in Selenium - 4.4

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 E +1836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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 E +1836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.2%
Contains more Fats +1652.9%
Contains more Carbs +260.3%
Contains more Water +154.5%
Contains more Other +21.5%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 Protein +121.2%
Contains more Fats +1652.9%
Contains more Carbs +260.3%
Contains more Water +154.5%
Contains more Other +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3468.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3468.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1938.8%
Contains more Glucose +430.8%
Contains more Fructose +158.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +1938.8%
Contains more Glucose +430.8%
Contains more Fructose +158.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 22.21g 10.04g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 2.93g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 598kcal 384kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.12g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 10.49g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 5g 3.4g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 27mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 168mg 29mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 128mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 223mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 1240mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 1.04mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.156mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 1.015mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.47mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 5.27mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.322mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.074mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.097mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.25mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.407mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.757mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.257mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.177mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.52mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.48mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.22mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0.004g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.727g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.291g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 1.223g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.

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