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Pretzel vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pretzel and Shiitake

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pretzel covers your daily Sodium needs 54% more than Shiitake.
  • Pretzel contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Shiitake. While Pretzel contains 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, Shiitake contains only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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 Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +1017.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
Equal in Copper - 0.142
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 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +1017.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
Equal in Copper - 0.142

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 B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +1176.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.9%
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% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +1176.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +348.2%
Contains more Fats +498%
Contains more Carbs +1083.9%
Contains more Other +374.3%
Contains more Water +2767.1%
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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +348.2%
Contains more Fats +498%
Contains more Carbs +1083.9%
Contains more Other +374.3%
Contains more Water +2767.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +244.9%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +244.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 4.29g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 2.24g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.49g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 6.79g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 34kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 2.38g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 2.5g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 2mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.41mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 112mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 1240mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.04mg 1.03mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.142mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.23mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.015mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.217mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 3.877mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 166µg 13µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.011mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.134mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.111mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.189mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.134mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.033mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.111mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.145mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.056mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.391g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 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 Shiitake
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
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
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

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.