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Pretzel vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pretzel and Peanut butter

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, yet Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin E needs 58% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains 73 times more Sodium than Peanut butter. While Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, Peanut butter contains only 17mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 Iron +163.2%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.7%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.3%
Contains more Copper +170.5%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1
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 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Iron +163.2%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.7%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.3%
Contains more Copper +170.5%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.9%
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% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Folate +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +260.3%
Contains more Water +154.5%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +121.2%
Contains more Fats +1652.9%
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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +260.3%
Contains more Water +154.5%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +121.2%
Contains more Fats +1652.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3468.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3468.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1938.8%
Contains more Glucose +430.8%
Contains more Fructose +158.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1938.8%
Contains more Glucose +430.8%
Contains more Fructose +158.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 17.31g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 2.93g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 80.39g 22.31g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 72.58g 3.56g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.12g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 10.49g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 27mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 4.58mg 1.74mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 128mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 223mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 1240mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 1.04mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.156mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.015mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.4µg 4.1µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.15mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.192mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 166µg 87µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.25mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.757mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.257mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.177mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.48mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.22mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.075g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 10.325g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.027g Pretzel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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