Pork vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork and pretzel different?
- Pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, pretzel is richer in iron, manganese, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork is 74% higher.
- Pretzel has less cholesterol.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than pretzel (83).
Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +929.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +426.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11177.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +527% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1748.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +294.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +751.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.291g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 4.4µg | 74% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 1240mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 4.58mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.015mg | 44% |
| Folate | 5µg | 166µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.424mg | 38% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 10.04g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.074mg | 30% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 0g | 80.39g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 0.391g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 128mg | 17% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 2.93g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 0.727g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 29.5mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.04mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.322mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 384kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.291g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.332mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 5.27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| 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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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
54%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.839g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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