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Pretzel vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pretzel and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, and copper than pretzel.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for sodium is 53% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
  • Brown sugar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of pretzel is 83.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more IronIron +545.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1485.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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.
Pretzel
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1182.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8266.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +133.6%
Contains more OtherOther +680%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%

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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +95.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +258.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Brown sugar
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Brown sugar DV% diff.
Sodium 1240mg 28mg 53%
Iron 4.58mg 0.71mg 48%
Folate 166µg 1µg 41%
Manganese 1.015mg 0.064mg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.11mg 32%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0mg 26%
Protein 10.04g 0.12g 20%
Phosphorus 128mg 4mg 18%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Copper 0.156mg 0.047mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0g 9%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.03mg 9%
Calcium 27mg 83mg 6%
Selenium 4.4µg 1.2µg 6%
Carbs 80.39g 98.09g 6%
Fats 2.93g 0g 5%
Choline 29.5mg 2.3mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.132mg 4%
Potassium 223mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.391g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.31g 1.11g 1%
Calories 384kcal 380kcal 0%
Net carbs 76.99g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 2.21g 97.02g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.81g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.