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Pretzels vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pretzels and beef Stroganoff

  • Pretzels have more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and fiber; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for sodium is 56% more.
  • Pretzels contain 19 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Pretzels contain 1.92mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less sodium.
  • Pretzels have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzels is 83, while the glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +164%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 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 0% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1820%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.09mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +780%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2321.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 102.8µg 86%
Manganese 1.789mg 78%
Sodium 1715mg 435mg 56%
Carbs 79.2g 9g 23%
Copper 0.264mg 0.1mg 18%
Calories 381kcal 98kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.04mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 0.1mg 11%
Iron 1.67mg 0.88mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 84µg 9%
Fiber 2.8g 0.6g 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 50mg 9%
Protein 9.1g 5.1g 8%
Magnesium 35mg 2mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.75g 2.324g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.246g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 6%
Folate 83µg 67µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.06mg 4%
Selenium 5.8µg 7.6µg 3%
Choline 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.41mg 3%
Fats 3.5g 4.6g 2%
Calcium 36mg 20mg 2%
Zinc 0.85mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 76.4g 8.4g N/A
Potassium 146mg 140mg 0%
Sugar 1.68g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.36g 1.556g 0%
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0%
Threonine 0.259mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.636mg 0%
Lysine 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Beef Stroganoff
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
16%
Pretzels
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.574g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 1280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/nutrients
  2. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.