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Shallot vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shallot and pretzel

  • Shallot is richer in vitamin B6, yet pretzel is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pretzel is 53% higher.
  • Shallot contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than pretzel. Shallot contains 0.345mg of vitamin B6, while pretzel contains 0.074mg.
  • Shallot contains less sodium.
  • Shallot has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +281.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +281%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2535%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +2449.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2830%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.5%
Contains more OtherOther +338.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5092.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3210.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Pretzel DV% diff.
Sodium 12mg 1240mg 53%
Iron 1.2mg 4.58mg 42%
Folate 34µg 166µg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 5.27mg 32%
Manganese 0.292mg 1.015mg 31%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.424mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.332mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.074mg 21%
Carbs 16.8g 80.39g 21%
Calories 72kcal 384kcal 16%
Protein 2.5g 10.04g 15%
Phosphorus 60mg 128mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.291g 8%
Copper 0.088mg 0.156mg 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 2.1mg 7%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.04mg 6%
Selenium 1.2µg 4.4µg 6%
Fats 0.1g 2.93g 4%
Choline 11.3mg 29.5mg 3%
Potassium 334mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.47mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.727g 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.391g 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.8µg 2%
Fiber 3.2g 3.4g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.322mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 13.6g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 7.87g 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot Pretzel
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
14%
Shallot
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients
  2. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.