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Pretzels vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pretzels and Corn nuts

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Folate, and Copper, while Corn nuts have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Manganese 57% more than Corn nuts.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn nuts are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 Calcium +111.8%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Contains more Manganese +267.4%
Contains more Magnesium +211.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +121.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.7
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 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Contains more Copper +94.1%
Contains more Manganese +267.4%
Contains more Magnesium +211.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.9%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +121.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.7

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 B3 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.2%
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 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Contains more Fats +308.6%
Equal in Protein - 9
Equal in Carbs - 71.7
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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Contains more Fats +308.6%
Equal in Protein - 9
Equal in Carbs - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.9%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Corn nuts Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 63.3g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 9g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 14.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 79.2g 71.7g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Fiber 2.8g 8.4g Corn nuts
Calcium 36mg 17mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 35mg 109mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 113mg 283mg Corn nuts
Potassium 146mg 286mg Corn nuts
Sodium 1715mg 600mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.85mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.264mg 0.136mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.487mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 0IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 1.507mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Folate 83µg 0µg Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 2.58g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 3.22g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Corn nuts
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
20%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.