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Pretzel vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Molasses

  • Pretzel has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Molasses has more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Molasses are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Molasses.

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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 Phosphorus +312.9%
Contains more Zinc +258.6%
Contains more Calcium +659.3%
Contains more Magnesium +734.5%
Contains more Potassium +556.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +304.5%
Equal in Iron - 4.72
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.9%
Contains more Zinc +258.6%
Contains more Calcium +659.3%
Contains more Magnesium +734.5%
Contains more Potassium +556.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +304.5%
Equal in Iron - 4.72

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +805.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +805.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +2830%
Contains more Water +598.7%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Equal in Other - 3.3
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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +2830%
Contains more Water +598.7%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2482%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2482%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1627.5%
Contains more Fructose +4025.8%
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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1627.5%
Contains more Fructose +4025.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 74.73g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 0g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.1g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 74.73g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 290kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 2.21g 74.72g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 4.58mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 29mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 128mg 31mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 1240mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 1.04mg 0.29mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 1.015mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 4.4µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.041mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.002mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.93mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 166µg 0µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 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
Trans Fat 0.004g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.032g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.05g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.