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Pretzel vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pretzel and mackerel

  • Pretzel is richer in manganese, folate, iron, and vitamin B1, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Pretzel contains 83 times more folate than mackerel. Pretzel contains 166µg of folate, while mackerel contains 2µg.
  • Mackerel contains less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +191.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4975%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +234.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1072.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +425%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +8200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.5%
Contains more FatsFats +507.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1601.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +863.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 4.4µg 51.6µg 86%
Sodium 1240mg 83mg 50%
Manganese 1.015mg 0.02mg 43%
Folate 166µg 2µg 41%
Iron 4.58mg 1.57mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.46mg 30%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Protein 10.04g 23.85g 28%
Carbs 80.39g 0g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Fats 2.93g 17.81g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.159mg 22%
Phosphorus 128mg 278mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 4.3g 20%
Saturated fat 0.391g 4.176g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 7.006g 16%
Magnesium 29mg 97mg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.99mg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 6.85mg 10%
Copper 0.156mg 0.094mg 7%
Calories 384kcal 262kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.412mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Potassium 223mg 401mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.4mg 2%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.94mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 76.99g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.21g N/A
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.702mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.