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Pretzels vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pretzels and Corn chips

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Corn chips are higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 63% more than Corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 10 times less Folate than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 83µg of Folate, while Corn chips contain 8µg.
  • Corn chips have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 Iron +39.2%
Contains more Copper +161.4%
Contains more Manganese +437.2%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +105.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Equal in Potassium - 144
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 45% 52% 84% 13% 68% 36% 34% 44% 42%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Copper +161.4%
Contains more Manganese +437.2%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +105.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Equal in Potassium - 144

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 B1 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 145% 0% 0% 12% 18% 16% 12% 39% 6% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Folate +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Contains more Water +208.4%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Fats +853.1%
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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Contains more Water +208.4%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Fats +853.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1247.4%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 16.438 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1247.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Corn chips Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 52.9g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 6.17g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 33.36g Corn chips
Carbs 79.2g 56.9g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Sugar 0.27g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 4g Corn chips
Calcium 36mg 138mg Corn chips
Iron 1.67mg 1.2mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 72mg Corn chips
Phosphorus 113mg 194mg Corn chips
Potassium 146mg 144mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 514mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.85mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Copper 0.264mg 0.101mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.333mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.047mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.078mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 0.842mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.19mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Folate 83µg 8µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 6.3µg Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.046mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.246mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.235mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.221mg 0.185mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg 0.137mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.322mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.331mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg 0.2mg Pretzels
Trans Fat 0.088g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 4.331g Pretzels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 16.438g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pretzels Corn chips
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
18%
Pretzels
22%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.581g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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