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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more CopperCopper +59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +458.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Pilaf
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 14% 0.84% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Pilaf
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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 FatsFats +155.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +143.6%
~equal in Carbs ~76.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +264.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol 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 price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Pilaf Opinion
Calories 381kcal 359kcal Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 3.5g 1.37g Pretzels
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Net carbs 76.4g 75.11g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 76.31g Pretzels
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 32mg Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 83mg Pilaf
Potassium 146mg 188mg Pilaf
Iron 1.67mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.166mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.85mg 1.01mg Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Phosphorus 113mg 154mg Pilaf
Sodium 1715mg 1303mg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Manganese 1.789mg 0.882mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 32.4µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Folate 83µg 212µg Pilaf
Choline 17.5mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.373g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.377g Pretzels
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Pilaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Pretzels
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
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.