Potato vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato and Pretzel different?
- Potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Pretzel is richer in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pretzel is 54% higher.
- Potato contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Pretzel. While Potato contains 19.7mg of Vitamin C, Pretzel contains only 2.1mg.
- Potato has less Sodium.
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
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Potassium
+90.6%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+465.4%
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+124.6%
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Zinc
+246.7%
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Copper
+41.8%
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Manganese
+407.5%
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Selenium
+1000%
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+90.6%
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Sodium
-99.5%
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+465.4%
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+124.6%
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Zinc
+246.7%
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Copper
+41.8%
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Manganese
+407.5%
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Selenium
+1000%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+838.1%
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Vitamin B6
+302.7%
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Vitamin E
+4600%
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Vitamin B1
+423.5%
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Vitamin B2
+937.5%
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Vitamin B3
+396.7%
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Folate
+1006.7%
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Vitamin K
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+838.1%
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Vitamin B6
+302.7%
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Vitamin E
+4600%
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Vitamin B1
+423.5%
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Vitamin B2
+937.5%
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Vitamin B3
+396.7%
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Folate
+1006.7%
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Vitamin K
+40%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+2431.9%
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Protein
+389.8%
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Fats
+3155.6%
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Carbs
+359.6%
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+213.4%
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Water
+2431.9%
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+389.8%
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+3155.6%
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+359.6%
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+213.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-93.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36250%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2973.8%
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Saturated Fat
-93.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36250%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2973.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Starch
+374.7%
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Glucose
+122.6%
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Fructose
+19.2%
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Maltose
+∞%
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+∞%
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+374.7%
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Glucose
+122.6%
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Fructose
+19.2%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 76.99g |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 10.04g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 2.93g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 80.39g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 384kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g | 72.58g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.31g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 2.21g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.4g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 4.58mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 1240mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.156mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 2.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.332mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 5.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.074mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 166µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.22mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.727g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 1.291g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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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
18%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)