Pretzel vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzel and chocolate cake different?
- Pretzel is richer in iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while chocolate cake is higher in choline and selenium.
- Pretzel covers your daily need for sodium, 40% more than chocolate cake.
- Pretzel contains 6 times more folate than chocolate cake. Pretzel contains 166µg of folate, while chocolate cake contains 27µg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than chocolate cake (41).
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.5% |
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 | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +363.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +514.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +335.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +415.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +679.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +730.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 315mg | 40% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.61mg | 37% |
| Folate | 166µg | 27µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.28mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 1.137mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.141mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 5.43g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 15.1g | 19% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 128.4mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 11.9µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 6.039g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 2.761g | 10% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 5.3g | 9% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 53.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.213mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.6g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.207mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| 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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 925mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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