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 for sweet potato chips is 474% higher.
- Sweet potato chips have 49 times less sodium than pretzels. Pretzels have 1715mg of sodium, while sweet potato chips have 35mg.
- Pretzels have a higher glycemic index than sweet potato chips.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1184µg | 132% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 12.224g | 73% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 35mg | 73% |
| Vitamin E | 9.82mg | 65% | |
| Fats | 3.5g | 32.35g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.535mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 1.551mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 8.8g | 24% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 925mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 24.5µg | 20% | |
| Manganese | 1.789mg | 1.349mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 9.155g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.412mg | 16% |
| Folate | 83µg | 37µg | 12% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 2.94g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 2.941g | 10% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 532kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.088mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 2.1µg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.6mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 56.82g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 145mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 2.088mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.82g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
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% |
