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Pretzel vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pretzel and Noodles?

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Noodles is higher in Selenium.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 54% more.
  • Pretzel has 3 times more Manganese than Noodles. While Pretzel has 1.015mg of Manganese, Noodles has only 0.315mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Noodles is lower.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types 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.
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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +486.8%
Contains more IronIron +211.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.2%

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
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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 0% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.1%
Contains more FatsFats +41.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.5%
Contains more OtherOther +602%
Contains more WaterWater +2063.9%

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
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.419g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +885.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +270%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Noodles Opinion
Calories 384kcal 138kcal Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 4.54g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 2.07g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 23.96g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 25.16g Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 12mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 38mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.47mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 3.4g 1.2g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.098mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.65mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 76mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 5mg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.17mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Manganese 1.015mg 0.315mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.289mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.136mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 2.077mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.263mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.046mg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 84µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.029g Pretzel
Choline 29.5mg 25.7mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.419g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.581g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.552g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.043mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.138mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.19mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.365mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.137mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.086mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.24mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.121mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Noodles
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
20%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.