Pretzel vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pretzel and Chocolate different?
- Pretzel is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 97% higher.
- Pretzel contains 52 times more Sodium than Chocolate. While Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, Chocolate contains only 24mg.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +403.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +559% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1596% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +564% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +626.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +189.3% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +222.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +967.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1212.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Calories | 384kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 2.21g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 166µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.128g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals