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Pretzel vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pretzel and Custard?

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber, yet Custard is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Custard is lower.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types 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 Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.9%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +14400%
Contains more Calcium +414.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Equal in Potassium - 207
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +103.9%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +14400%
Contains more Calcium +414.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 130
Equal in Potassium - 207

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 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.6%
Contains more Carbs +356.8%
Contains more Other +265.6%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Contains more Water +2246.6%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +151.6%
Contains more Carbs +356.8%
Contains more Other +265.6%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Contains more Water +2246.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Custard Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 17.6g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 3.99g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 4g Custard
Carbs 80.39g 17.6g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 122kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 4.82g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 139mg Custard
Iron 4.58mg 0.34mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 223mg 207mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 1.04mg 0.51mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.007mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 0IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.061mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.132mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.064mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 9µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.2µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.082mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.192mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.207mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.337mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.214mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.091mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.173mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.233mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.092mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Custard
Saturated Fat 0.391g 2.032g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.312g 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 Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.641g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients

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

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