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Pretzel vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pretzel and frozen yogurt

  • Pretzel is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, and vitamin B2, yet frozen yogurt is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 52% higher.
  • Frozen yogurt contains less sodium.
  • Frozen yogurt has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate.

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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 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +895.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%

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.
Pretzel
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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 2.3% 16% 1.8% 1.5% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4050%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.2%
Contains more OtherOther +485%
Contains more FatsFats +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2174.8%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Frozen yogurt
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 Frozen yogurt DV% diff.
Iron 4.58mg 0.46mg 52%
Sodium 1240mg 63mg 51%
Manganese 1.015mg 44%
Folate 166µg 4µg 41%
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.07mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.04mg 32%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Carbs 80.39g 21.6g 20%
Copper 0.156mg 0.009mg 16%
Fiber 3.4g 0g 14%
Protein 10.04g 3g 14%
Calories 384kcal 127kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.18mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.391g 2.326g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.1g 8%
Zinc 1.04mg 0.28mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 100mg 7%
Phosphorus 128mg 89mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 6%
Selenium 4.4µg 1.9µg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 49µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 223mg 156mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 0.986g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 29.5mg 23.1mg 1%
Fats 2.93g 3.6g 1%
Net carbs 76.99g 21.6g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.21g 19.92g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.935g)
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?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.