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Pretzel vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pretzel and Broccoli?

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Copper, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 97% more.
  • Pretzel has 38 times more Sodium than Broccoli. While Pretzel has 1240mg of Sodium, Broccoli has only 33mg.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Broccoli, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +527.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +383.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4147.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3528.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +256%
Contains more FatsFats +691.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1110.7%
Contains more OtherOther +303.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2753%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6509.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3297.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +428.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +119.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Broccoli Opinion
Calories 384kcal 34kcal Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 2.82g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.37g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 76.99g 4.04g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 6.64g Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 223mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 4.58mg 0.73mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 3.4g 2.6g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.049mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.41mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 0g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 66mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 1.015mg 0.21mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 2.5µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.071mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.117mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.639mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 2.8µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 166µg 63µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Broccoli
Choline 29.5mg 18.7mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.011g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.038g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.033mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.088mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.079mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.129mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.135mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.038mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.117mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.125mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.059mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.68g Broccoli
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Pretzel
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.