Potato chips vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between potato chips and pretzels
- Potato chips have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, fiber, and magnesium, while pretzels have more manganese and folate.
- Pretzels cover your daily need for sodium, 74% more than potato chips.
- The amount of saturated fat in pretzels is lower.
- Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of pretzels is 83.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +773.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +306.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +469% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +888.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +623.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +897.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 8mg | 1715mg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 1.22g | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.789mg | 59% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 3.5g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 0.75g | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.116mg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 146mg | 33% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.201mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 1.36g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.92mg | 12% |
| Folate | 45µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 79.2g | 9% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 381kcal | 8% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.264mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 5.8µg | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 9.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.288mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.67mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 76.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.636mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.453mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
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
56%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1707mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips 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 richer in minerals?
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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.