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Pretzel vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pretzel and Graham cracker

  • Pretzel has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Graham cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Pretzel covers your daily Sodium needs 34% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times less Folate than Pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, while Graham cracker has 91µg.
  • Graham cracker contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Calcium +185.2%
Contains more Magnesium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.96
Equal in Copper - 0.17
Equal in Manganese - 1.019
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Calcium +185.2%
Contains more Magnesium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.96
Equal in Copper - 0.17
Equal in Manganese - 1.019

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +410.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +410.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.1%
Contains more Other +111.4%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
Equal in Water - 3.39
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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +50.1%
Contains more Other +111.4%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Equal in Carbs - 77.66
Equal in Water - 3.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.4%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +55.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50.7%
Contains more Fructose +219.4%
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +55.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50.7%
Contains more Fructose +219.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 74.26g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 6.69g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 80.39g 77.66g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 72.58g 46.56g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 2.21g 24.85g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 3.4g
Calcium 27mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 4.58mg 3.78mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 128mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 223mg 170mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.04mg 0.96mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.015mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 4.4µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.47mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.265mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.317mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 4.439mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 166µg 91µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.055g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 1.633g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.