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Pretzel vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Italian ice different?

  • Pretzel is higher than Italian ice in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Pretzel covers your daily need of Iron 56% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types were used 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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3616.7%
Contains more IronIron +4988.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1460%
Contains more ZincZinc +3366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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
10
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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +637.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6340%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3220%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +495.5%
Contains more OtherOther +6920%
Contains more WaterWater +2660.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Italian ice Opinion
Calories 384kcal 53kcal Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 0.03g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.02g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.5mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 13.5g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 13.5g Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 1mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 6mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.09mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Italian ice
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 0mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.1µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.005mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.715mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.005mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.002mg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 5µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Italian ice
Choline 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0g Pretzel
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
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 1236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.