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Smoothie vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Smoothie and Pretzel

  • Smoothie is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, yet Pretzel is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pretzel is 55% higher.
  • Pretzel contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Contains more Calcium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +2953.3%
Contains more Potassium +829.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +51.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Iron +2953.3%
Contains more Potassium +829.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +545.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +545.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2784.3%
Contains more Protein +723%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +885.2%
Contains more Other +932.4%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 Water +2784.3%
Contains more Protein +723%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +885.2%
Contains more Other +932.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie 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 Smoothie Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 1.22g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 0g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 8.16g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 37kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 7.35g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 41mg 27mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 24mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 29mg 1240mg Smoothie
Zinc 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 24.5mg 2.1mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.074mg Smoothie
Folate 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0g 0.004g Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 0.391g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Pretzel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Smoothie
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.