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Pretzels vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pretzels and Jerky

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, however, Jerky have more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pretzels is 73% higher.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
4
:
6
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +1511.7%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains more Magnesium +45.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.2%
Contains more Potassium +308.9%
Contains more Zinc +854.1%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +1511.7%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains more Magnesium +45.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.2%
Contains more Potassium +308.9%
Contains more Zinc +854.1%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%

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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732
Pretzels
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.732

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +620%
Contains more Protein +264.8%
Contains more Fats +631.4%
Contains more Water +607.9%
Contains more Other +39.6%
Pretzels
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
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +620%
Contains more Protein +264.8%
Contains more Fats +631.4%
Contains more Water +607.9%
Contains more Other +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.3%
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +731.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzels Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 9.2g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 3.5g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 79.2g 11g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 20mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 35mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 113mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 146mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 1715mg 2081mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.85mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.264mg 0.227mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.111mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.154mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 1.732mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.163mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 83µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
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
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 10.85g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 1.011g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzels
Pretzels contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.