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Pretzel vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 108% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 46 times less Vitamin B3 than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 5.27mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pretzel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 Iron +408.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Manganese +1094.1%
Contains more Calcium +4007.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.5%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +302.3%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +408.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Manganese +1094.1%
Contains more Calcium +4007.4%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.5%
Contains more Zinc +272.1%
Contains more Copper +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +302.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325
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 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Folate +1560%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5767.9%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +582.6%
Contains more Water +1516.6%
Contains more Other +128.8%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +5767.9%
Contains more Protein +99.2%
Contains more Fats +582.6%
Contains more Water +1516.6%
Contains more Other +128.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.8%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 1.37g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 2.93g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 80.39g 1.37g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 265kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 4.58mg 0.9mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 128mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 223mg 125mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 1529mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.156mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 1.015mg 0.085mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.17mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.029mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.114mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.049mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 10µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.7µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.25mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.407mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.757mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.257mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.177mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.48mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.22mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 0.391g 13.317g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.462g 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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