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Pretzel vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Cassava

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Cassava has more Vitamin C.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 54% higher.
  • Cassava contains 89 times less Sodium than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, while Cassava contains 14mg.

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

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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 Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +1596.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.1%
Contains more Zinc +205.9%
Contains more Copper +56%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +1596.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.1%
Contains more Zinc +205.9%
Contains more Copper +56%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +881%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.9%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.9%
Contains more Folate +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +881%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +638.2%
Contains more Fats +946.4%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +466.1%
Contains more Water +1806.7%
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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +638.2%
Contains more Fats +946.4%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +466.1%
Contains more Water +1806.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +869.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2589.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +869.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2589.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 36.26g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 1.36g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.28g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 38.06g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 160kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 3.4g 1.8g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 16mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.27mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 27mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 1240mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 1.04mg 0.34mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.1mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.384mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.19mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.087mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.048mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.854mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.107mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 166µg 27µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.9µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.019mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.028mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.027mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.039mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.044mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.011mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.026mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.035mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.075g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.048g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.