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Pretzels vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzels and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal have more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 33 times less Manganese than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 1.789mg of Manganese, while Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 0.055mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.

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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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +92.1%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +576.9%
Contains more Manganese +3152.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +1498.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1002% 6% 21% 7% 62% 5% 14% 8% 18%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.4%
Contains more Potassium +92.1%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +576.9%
Contains more Manganese +3152.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +1498.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +957.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1341%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2980.2%
Contains more Folate +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 94% 2% 141% 81% 476% 400% 519% 13% 825% 287% 1013% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +957.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1341%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2980.2%
Contains more Folate +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +129.8%
Contains more Fats +108.3%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +26.7%
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
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +129.8%
Contains more Fats +108.3%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Water +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 9.1g 3.96g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 1.68g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Calories 381kcal 369kcal Pretzels
Starch 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 35.43g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 2.2g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 3mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 35mg 8mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 47mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 76mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 468mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Zinc 0.85mg 0.15mg Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.039mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.055mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 3.3µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 0IU 1559IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.215mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Folate 83µg 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 0.2µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.028mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.13mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.149mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.633mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg 0.028mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg 0.065mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.223mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.195mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg 0.112mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.451g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.265g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.669g Pretzels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.629g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
321%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal 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 ($)

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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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