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Pretzels vs. Poi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzels and Poi

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Selenium, and Zinc, while Poi have more Vitamin B6.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for Sodium is 74% higher.
  • Poi contains 8 times less Selenium than Pretzels. Pretzels contain 5.8µg of Selenium, while Poi contains 0.7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Poi is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Poi.

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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%
Poi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 4.8% 16% 33% 55% 6% 17% 1.6% 48% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +383.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +728.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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%
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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 13% 4% 46% 0% 33% 9.2% 21% 18% 63% 0% 2.5% 16% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Poi
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27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2294.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +703.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2070.9%

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
Poi
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30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2003.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzels Poi
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 Poi Opinion
Calories 381kcal 112kcal Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 0.38g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 0.14g Pretzels
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Poi
Net carbs 76.4g 26.83g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 27.23g Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 24mg Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 16mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 183mg Poi
Iron 1.67mg 0.88mg Pretzels
Sugar 0.39g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 0.4g Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.166mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.85mg 0.22mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 39mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 12mg Poi
Vitamin A 0IU 66IU Poi
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Manganese 1.789mg 0.37mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 0.7µg Pretzels
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.13mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.04mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 1.1mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.293mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.273mg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
Folate 83µg 21µg Pretzels
Choline 16.7mg Poi
Saturated Fat 0.75g 0.029g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 0.011g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.058g Pretzels
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Poi
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
18%
Poi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
20%
Poi

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 - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 1703mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi 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
  2. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.