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Pretzels vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pretzels and Sweet potato chips

  • Pretzels have more Manganese, and Folate, however, Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato chips is 132% higher.
  • Sweet potato chips have 49 times less Sodium than Pretzels. Pretzels have 1715mg of Sodium, while Sweet potato chips have 35mg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, sweet potato chips, 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +533.6%
Contains more IronIron +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%

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 0% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.088mg
~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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45%
Contains more FatsFats +824.3%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +573.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +902%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 381kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 9.1g 2.94g Pretzels
Fats 3.5g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Net carbs 76.4g 48.02g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 56.82g Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 36mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 146mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.67mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.264mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.85mg 0.53mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 1715mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.789mg 1.349mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 2.1µg Pretzels
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.088mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 83µg 37µg Pretzels
Choline 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.75g 2.941g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.098mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.17mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg 0.287mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg 0.205mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg 0.09mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.278mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg 0.267mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg 0.096mg Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Sweet 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1680mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
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 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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.