Pretzels vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pretzels and Rice cakes
- Pretzels have more Folate, however, Rice cakes have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rice cakes is 191% higher.
- Rice cakes have 15 times less Sodium than Pretzels. Pretzels have 1715mg of Sodium, while Rice cakes have 116mg.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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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Calcium
+227.3%
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Iron
+46.5%
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Magnesium
+331.4%
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Phosphorus
+236.3%
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Potassium
+104.8%
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Sodium
-93.2%
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Zinc
+194.1%
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Copper
+43.9%
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Manganese
+245.4%
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Selenium
+182.8%
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Calcium
+227.3%
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Iron
+46.5%
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Magnesium
+331.4%
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Phosphorus
+236.3%
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Potassium
+104.8%
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Sodium
-93.2%
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Zinc
+194.1%
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Copper
+43.9%
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Manganese
+245.4%
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Selenium
+182.8%
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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Vitamin B1
+221.4%
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Folate
+295.2%
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Vitamin B3
+321.7%
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Vitamin B5
+302.8%
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Vitamin B6
+12.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.103
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Vitamin B1
+221.4%
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Folate
+295.2%
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Vitamin B3
+321.7%
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Vitamin B5
+302.8%
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Vitamin B6
+12.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.103
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+226.7%
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Water
+78.8%
Equal in Protein - 9
Equal in Fats - 3.5
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
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4.9 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
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+226.7%
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Water
+78.8%
Equal in Protein - 9
Equal in Fats - 3.5
Equal in Carbs - 80.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+22.5%
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Saturated Fat
-14.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.11
Saturated Fat:
0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.22 g
Saturated Fat:
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.11 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+22.5%
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Saturated Fat
-14.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.11
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 76.4g | 76.3g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 9g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 3.5g | |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 80.1g |
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| Calories | 381kcal | 380kcal |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 151mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 380mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 1715mg | 116mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 1.789mg | 6.18mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 16.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 8.096mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 83µg | 21µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.34mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.358mg |
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| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.638mg |
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| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.152mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.399mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.489mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.218mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.75g | 0.64g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.36g | 1.11g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 1.11g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice cakes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.