Pretzels vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzels and cream of Wheat different?
- Pretzels are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, and fiber; however, cream of Wheat is richer in iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pretzels is 78% higher.
- Pretzels contain 17 times more sodium than cream of Wheat. While pretzels contain 1715mg of sodium, cream of Wheat contains only 102mg.
- Cream of Wheat has a lower glycemic index (67) than pretzels (83).
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +630% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +527.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +251.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1358.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +505.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1013.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2457.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4021.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +810.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 0mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 102mg | 70% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 4.96mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 232µg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.043mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 13.08g | 22% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 62kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.309mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 1.84g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 0.134g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 3.093mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Folate | 83µg | 62µg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 0.24g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.232mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 3.5µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 0.038g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 0.033g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)