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Pretzel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Pistachio different?

  • Pretzel is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 127% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains 1240 times more Sodium than Pistachio. Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, while Pistachio contains 1mg.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +359.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.1%

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.
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 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +225.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +508.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2197.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1446.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39.6%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3099%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1013.9%

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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +4246.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +115.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +29.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +552.9%
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 Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Pistachio Opinion
Calories 384kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 10.04g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 2.93g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 2.1mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 76.99g 16.57g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 27.17g Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 121mg Pistachio
Calcium 27mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 223mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 4.58mg 3.92mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 7.66g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.156mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 1.04mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Starch 72.58g 1.67g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 1240mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.47mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.015mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 4.4µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.3mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 51µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Pistachio
Choline 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 5.907g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.25mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.757mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.257mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.177mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.48mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.22mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.31g 0.24g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Pistachio
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
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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