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Pretzels vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzels and Plantain chips different?

  • Pretzels are higher in Manganese, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pretzels is 66% higher.
  • Pretzels contain 15 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. While Pretzels contain 5.8µg of Selenium, Plantain chips contain only 0.4µg.
  • Plantain chips have less Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, plantain chips, salted are the varieties used 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +548.2%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +438.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
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 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +548.2%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +438.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%

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 B1 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Folate +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.6%
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 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.4%
Contains more Folate +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +299.1%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Water +57.9%
Contains more Other +122.7%
Contains more Fats +745.4%
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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +299.1%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Water +57.9%
Contains more Other +122.7%
Contains more Fats +745.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +862.2%
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +862.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Plantain chips Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 60.34g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 2.28g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 29.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 79.2g 63.84g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Sugar 0.92g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 3.5g Plantain chips
Calcium 36mg 9mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 0.97mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 71mg Plantain chips
Phosphorus 113mg 78mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 786mg Plantain chips
Sodium 1715mg 202mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.85mg 0.37mg Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.198mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg 0.276mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 0.4µg Pretzels
Vitamin A 0IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.065mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.04mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 0.802mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Folate 83µg 35µg Pretzels
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
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
Trans Fat 0.185g Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 8.337g Pretzels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Plantain chips
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%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.587g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.