Pretzel vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pretzel and milky way
- Pretzel has more iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and fiber; however, milky way has more calcium.
- Milky way's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
- Pretzel has 42 times more folate than milky way. Pretzel has 166µg of folate, while milky way has 4µg.
- Milky way is lower in sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index than milky way.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +834.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +590.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +821.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3322.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +428.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4050% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +488.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 12.016g | 53% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.49mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 167mg | 47% |
| Folate | 166µg | 4µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.147mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.046mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.154mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Fats | 2.93g | 17.23g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.103mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 4.01g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 1g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 67mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 115mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.18µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.26g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.014mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 2.23g | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 456kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 71.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.147mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 70.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 59.69g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | 0.206g | 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%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.625g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milky way is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Milky way is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.