Pretzel vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pretzel and biscuits
- Pretzel has more manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B3, copper, and fiber; however, biscuits are higher in selenium and calcium.
- Pretzel covers your daily need for sodium, 29% more than biscuits.
- Pretzel has 3 times more folate than biscuits. While pretzel has 166µg of folate, biscuits have only 61µg.
- Biscuits have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pretzel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +770.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +343.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +456.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +823.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +853.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 580mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.378mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 19.5µg | 27% |
| Folate | 166µg | 61µg | 26% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 16.3g | 21% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 235mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.9mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 4.163g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 4.324g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 6.93g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 2.949mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 44.6g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.356mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 7g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 164mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 223mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.161mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.933g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)