Pretzels vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pretzels and Granola bars?
- Pretzels are higher in Folate, yet Granola bars are higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
- Pretzels' daily need coverage for Sodium is 62% more.
- Pretzels have 4 times more Folate than Granola bars. While Pretzels have 83µg of Folate, Granola bars have only 23µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Granola bars are lower.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types 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.
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Calcium
+69.4%
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Iron
+76.6%
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Magnesium
+177.1%
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Phosphorus
+145.1%
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Potassium
+130.1%
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Sodium
-82.9%
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Zinc
+138.8%
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Copper
+48.5%
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Selenium
+179.3%
Equal in Manganese - 1.777
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Calcium
+69.4%
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Iron
+76.6%
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Magnesium
+177.1%
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Phosphorus
+145.1%
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Potassium
+130.1%
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Sodium
-82.9%
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Zinc
+138.8%
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Copper
+48.5%
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Selenium
+179.3%
Equal in Manganese - 1.777
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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Vitamin B3
+21.4%
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Vitamin B6
+36.5%
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Folate
+260.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+19%
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Vitamin B5
+182.3%
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Vitamin B3
+21.4%
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Vitamin B6
+36.5%
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Folate
+260.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+46.7%
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Vitamin B2
+19%
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Vitamin B5
+182.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+23%
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+172.2%
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Protein
+11%
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Fats
+465.7%
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Water
+18.2%
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
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4.9 g
Protein:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
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1.8 g
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Carbs
+23%
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+172.2%
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Protein
+11%
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Fats
+465.7%
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Water
+18.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+222.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+887.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.22 g
Saturated Fat:
2.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.05 g
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Saturated Fat
-68.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+222.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+887.7%
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 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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| Net carbs | 76.4g | 59.1g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 10.1g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 19.8g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 64.4g |
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| Calories | 381kcal | 471kcal |
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| Sugar | 28.57g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 5.3g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 277mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 336mg |
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| Sodium | 1715mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.392mg |
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 1.777mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.264mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 1.581mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.813mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.085mg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.177mg |
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| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.264mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.352mg |
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| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.724mg |
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| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.4mg |
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| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.479mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.508mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.216mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.75g | 2.37g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.36g | 4.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 12.05g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 1421mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Granola bars 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 ($)