Pretzel vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pretzel and caramel
- Pretzel has more iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and fiber, while caramel has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Pretzel's daily need coverage for iron is 56% higher.
- The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
- Caramel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of pretzel is 83.
The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, caramels.
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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 | +70.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +766.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9127.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +411.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
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 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3460.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +176.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.14mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.011mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 245mg | 43% |
| Folate | 166µg | 4µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.148mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.103mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.018mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 3.478g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 4.6g | 11% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 2.476g | 9% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 8.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.256mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1.8µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 114mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 1.542g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 77g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 382kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 77g | N/A |
| Potassium | 223mg | 214mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.115mg | 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
37%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.085g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.9)