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Pretzels vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pretzels and Potato chips

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, and Folate, while Potato chips have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Sodium 74% more than Potato chips.
  • Pretzels contain 4 times more Manganese than Potato chips. While Pretzels contain 1.789mg of Manganese, Potato chips contains only 0.44mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato chips is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +773.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg

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%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +469%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +73.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +888.6%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +623.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +897.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Potato chips Opinion
Calories 381kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 9.1g 7g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 76.4g 48.1g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 52.9g Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 36mg 24mg Pretzels
Potassium 146mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.67mg 1.63mg Pretzels
Sugar 0.22g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.264mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.85mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 113mg 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 1715mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 1.789mg 0.44mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.167mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 83µg 45µg Pretzels
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.75g 10.96g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.108mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.253mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.283mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.419mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.164mg 0.11mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.31mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.392mg
Histidine 0.201mg 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1707mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.