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Pretzel vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Baking powder?

  • Pretzel is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 585% higher.
  • Pretzel is lower in Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +1015%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +1460%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains more Calcium +21663%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1611.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +1015%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +10300%
Contains more Copper +1460%
Contains more Manganese +9127.3%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains more Calcium +21663%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1611.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +190.2%
Contains more Water +59.7%
Contains more Other +1817.4%
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
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +190.2%
Contains more Water +59.7%
Contains more Other +1817.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 27.5g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 0g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 27.7g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 53kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 3.4g 0.2g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 4.58mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 223mg 20mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 10600mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.011mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.2µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 0µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 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 0.004g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 9360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.