Pretzels vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pretzels and Cracker
- Pretzels have more Manganese, and Copper, while Cracker have more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
- Pretzels' daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% higher.
- Cracker contains 3 times less Copper than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 0.264mg of Copper, while Cracker contains 0.104mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Cracker is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +356% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +655.1% |
~equal in
Water
~3.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +381.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +976.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 381kcal | 510kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 6.64g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 26.43g |
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| Net carbs | 76.4g | 59g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 61.3g |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 118mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 4.03mg |
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| Sugar | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.104mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 248mg |
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| Sodium | 1715mg | 726mg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.416mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 4.352mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 92µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Choline | 9.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.75g | 5.562g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.36g | 6.553g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 13.137g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.145mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 989mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.