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 is lower.
- The glycemic index of granola bars is 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +179.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.3% |
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:
10.1 g
Fats:
19.8 g
Carbs:
64.4 g
Water:
3.9 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +465.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
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
2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 12.05g | 72% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 294mg | 62% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 19.8g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 277mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 16.2µg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.95mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Folate | 83µg | 23µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.392mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.09mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.03mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.813mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 5.3g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 4.38g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 2.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.264mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 336mg | 6% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 471kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 64.4g | 5% |
| Choline | 22mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 1.581mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 10.1g | 2% |
| Manganese | 1.789mg | 1.777mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 59.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 28.57g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.216mg | 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%
23%
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 ($)