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Pretzel vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Milk different?

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Milk is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pretzel is 57% higher.
  • Milk has less Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties 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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
8
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +15166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +1460%
Contains more Manganese +33733.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +363%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +15166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Copper +1460%
Contains more Manganese +33733.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +363%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%

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
Pretzel
8
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +4600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +3220%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pretzel
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +3220%
Contains more Vitamin K +2700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +197.9%
Contains more Fats +202.1%
Contains more Carbs +1511%
Contains more Other +368%
Contains more Water +2772.8%
Pretzel
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
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +197.9%
Contains more Fats +202.1%
Contains more Carbs +1511%
Contains more Other +368%
Contains more Water +2772.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
3
:
0
Milk
Milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3588.6%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3588.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Pretzel
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
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Milk Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 4.99g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 3.37g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.97g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 4.99g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 42kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 5.2g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 125mg Milk
Iron 4.58mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 95mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 150mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 1.04mg 0.42mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.003mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 3.3µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.185mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.093mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.037mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 5µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.1µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.043mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.143mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.174mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.319mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.177mg 0.088mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.174mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.101mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.633g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.277g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.035g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 0.027g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.004g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
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?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.