Pretzel vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pretzel and fudge?
- Pretzel is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet fudge is higher in copper.
- Pretzel's daily need coverage for sodium is 52% more.
- Pretzel has 42 times more folate than fudge. While pretzel has 166µg of folate, fudge has only 4µg.
- The amount of sodium in fudge is lower.
- The glycemic index of fudge is lower.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 PotassiumPotassium | +66.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1530.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2894.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +269.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +213.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +246.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304.8% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 45mg | 52% |
| Folate | 166µg | 4µg | 41% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.77mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.026mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.176mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 6.448g | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.422mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.085mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.329mg | 19% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 2.39g | 15% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 10.41g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 71mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 2.943g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.373g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.012mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 411kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 76.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 73.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | 0.165g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.