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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.
  • The glycemic index of 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +1247.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +414.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
~equal in Potassium ~207mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~130mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3892.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1744.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +151.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.8%
Contains more OtherOther +265.6%
Contains more FatsFats +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2246.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Iron 4.58mg 0.34mg 53%
Sodium 1240mg 84mg 50%
Manganese 1.015mg 0.007mg 44%
Folate 166µg 9µg 39%
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.132mg 32%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.061mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Carbs 80.39g 17.6g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Copper 0.156mg 0.03mg 14%
Calories 384kcal 122kcal 13%
Protein 10.04g 3.99g 12%
Calcium 27mg 139mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.22mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.699mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.312g 7%
Saturated fat 0.391g 2.032g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.51mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 11.8mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Selenium 4.4µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.2µg 2%
Fats 2.93g 4g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.064mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 1.127g 1%
Net carbs 76.99g 17.6g N/A
Potassium 223mg 207mg 0%
Sugar 2.21g 4.82g N/A
Phosphorus 128mg 130mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.092mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Custard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Pretzel
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
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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