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Pretzel vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pretzel and Fruit preserves

  • Pretzel is richer than Fruit preserves in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pretzel is 53% higher.
  • Pretzel contains 146 times more Vitamin B3 than Fruit preserves. Pretzel contains 5.27mg of Vitamin B3, while Fruit preserves contain 0.036mg.
  • Fruit preserves contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Jams and preserves.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.6%
Contains more IronIron +834.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +1633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +573.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2437.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%

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.
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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1510%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1409.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +319%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2613.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4085.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1426.1%
Contains more WaterWater +873.5%

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
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1813.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Fruit preserves
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 384kcal 278kcal Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 0.37g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.07g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 76.99g 67.76g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 68.86g Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 4mg Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 20mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 77mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.49mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 48.5g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 1.1g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.1mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 19mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.12mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 2µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.016mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.076mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.036mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 11µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Fruit preserves
Choline 29.5mg 10.2mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.038g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.008mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.023mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.017mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.037mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.001mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.021mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.021mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.014mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 1208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves 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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.