Pretzel vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pretzel and macaroon?
- Pretzel is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while macaroon is higher in copper and fiber.
- Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 99% higher.
- Macaroon has 55 times less folate than pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of folate, while macaroon has 3µg.
- Macaroon is lower in sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than macaroon (32).
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +458.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2295.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5433.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +669.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +267.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 20.099g | 90% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.82mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 241mg | 43% |
| Folate | 166µg | 3µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.02mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.22mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Fats | 2.93g | 22.55g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 3.02g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.269mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 68mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 5.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 61.22g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 9.1mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 6.8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 460kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 123mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 1.61g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 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 |
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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.708g)
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?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)