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Pecan pie vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pecan pie and pretzel

  • Pecan pie has more selenium; however, pretzel has more iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% more.
  • Pretzel has a higher glycemic index than pecan pie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +209.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +538.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 FatsFats +657.7%
Contains more WaterWater +523%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54%
Contains more OtherOther +192.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1438%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Pretzel DV% diff.
Sodium 262mg 1240mg 43%
Iron 1.48mg 4.58mg 39%
Folate 26µg 166µg 35%
Fats 22.2g 2.93g 30%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 1.291g 29%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 5.27mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.727g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.424mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.391g 16%
Selenium 12µg 4.4µg 14%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Manganese 0.712mg 1.015mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.332mg 12%
Protein 4.9g 10.04g 10%
Carbs 52.2g 80.39g 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.211mg 0.156mg 6%
Phosphorus 94mg 128mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.322mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Calories 412kcal 384kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.074mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 27mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 2.21g N/A
Zinc 1.02mg 1.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Pretzel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Pecan pie
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.598g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.