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Pretzels vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pretzels and Corn grits

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn grits is higher in Iron.
  • Pretzels covers your daily Manganese needs 76% more than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.1%
Contains more Potassium +440.7%
Contains more Zinc +844.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +3551%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +301.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
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 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +707.1%
Contains more Potassium +440.7%
Contains more Zinc +844.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +3551%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +301.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%

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 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +314.3%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +475.9%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +396.6%
Contains more Other +544.7%
Contains more Water +2361.2%
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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +475.9%
Contains more Fats +614.3%
Contains more Carbs +396.6%
Contains more Other +544.7%
Contains more Water +2361.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1579%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1579%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 14.85g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 1.58g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 0.49g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 15.95g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 74kcal Pretzels
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.1g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 1.67mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 35mg 6mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 14mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 27mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 227mg Corn grits
Zinc 0.85mg 0.09mg Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.049mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.143mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 1.672mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.052mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.028mg Pretzels
Folate 83µg 27µg Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.011mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.052mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.058mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.228mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg 0.031mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg 0.029mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.087mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.077mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg 0.048mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.081g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.191g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Corn grits
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
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 1488mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.