Pretzel vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pretzel and Amaranth grain different?
- Pretzel is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pretzel is 54% higher.
- Pretzel contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Pretzel contains 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.
- Amaranth grain has less Sodium.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +65.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2726.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +654.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +355.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2301.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
72.58 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.11 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +347.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 1.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 16.59g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 18.69g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.1mg |
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| Sugar | 2.21g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g | 16.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 166µg | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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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
37%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
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.