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Potato chips vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Pretzels

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Pretzels has more Manganese, and Folate.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Sodium 74% more than Potato chips.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pretzels are lower.

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 Magnesium +91.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +773.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Manganese +306.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Magnesium +91.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46%
Contains more Potassium +773.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +39.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Manganese +306.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.67

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +469%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +469%
Contains more Folate +84.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +888.6%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Contains more Other +36.1%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Fats +888.6%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Contains more Other +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +897.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +897.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Potato chips Pretzels
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 7g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 34.6g 3.5g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 536kcal 381kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Pretzels
Fiber 4.8g 2.8g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 36mg Pretzels
Iron 1.63mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Magnesium 67mg 35mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 113mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 146mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 1715mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.85mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.264mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 8.1µg 5.8µg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.92mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.288mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.116mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 83µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.253mg 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.419mg 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.424mg 0.221mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.392mg
Histidine 153mg 0.201mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 1.36g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.22g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato chips Pretzels
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
59%
Potato chips
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1707mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.