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Pretzel vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pretzel and Apple pie

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper in Pretzel is higher than in Apple pie.
  • Pretzel covers your daily Sodium needs 42% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie has 42 times less Folate than Pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, while Apple pie has 4µg.
  • Apple pie contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 +145.5%
Contains more Iron +278.5%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.1%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +457.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +278.5%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +243.1%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Copper +239.1%
Contains more Manganese +457.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%

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 B1 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +369.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +428.4%
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Fats +275.4%
Contains more Water +1567.7%
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +428.4%
Contains more Carbs +136.4%
Contains more Other +290%
Contains more Fats +275.4%
Contains more Water +1567.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +503.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +503.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 32.4g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 1.9g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 80.39g 34g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 237kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Apple pie
Fiber 3.4g 1.6g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 11mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.21mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 7mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 24mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 65mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 1.04mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.046mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.182mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.134mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.158mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.123mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.119mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.038mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.026mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.054mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.073mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.129mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.07mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.032mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.088mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.084mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.038mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 0.391g 3.797g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 2.198g Apple pie
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
Pretzel Apple pie
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
39%
Pretzel
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.406g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 974mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.