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Pretzels vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pretzels and Pilaf

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, and Copper, however, Pilaf have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pilaf is 48% higher.
  • Pilaf has 2 times less Manganese than Pretzels. Pretzels have 1.789mg of Manganese, while Pilaf has 0.882mg.
  • Pilaf is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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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Pilaf
Contains more Copper +59%
Contains more Manganese +102.8%
Contains more Calcium +130.6%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +458.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Copper +59%
Contains more Manganese +102.8%
Contains more Calcium +130.6%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +458.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Folate +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Contains more Other +26.9%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Water +143.6%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +155.5%
Contains more Other +26.9%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Water +143.6%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +264.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 75.11g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 3.5g 1.37g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 76.31g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 359kcal Pretzels
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.67mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 35mg 32mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 146mg 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 1715mg 1303mg Pilaf
Zinc 0.85mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.264mg 0.166mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.882mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.087mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 83µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.086mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.221mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.279mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.523mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg 0.189mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg 0.145mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.32mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.374mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg 0.15mg Pretzels
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.373g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.377g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pilaf
Pilaf contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.