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Pretzel vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pretzel and Pecan pie

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Pecan pie has more Selenium.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% more.
  • Pretzel has 6 times more Folate than Pecan pie. Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, while Pecan pie has 26µg.
  • Pecan pie is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +42.6%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +42.6%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Selenium +172.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02

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 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +538.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +192.5%
Contains more Fats +657.7%
Contains more Water +523%
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% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +54%
Contains more Other +192.5%
Contains more Fats +657.7%
Contains more Water +523%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1438%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.3%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1438%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Pecan pie
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 Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 52.2g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 4.9g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 80.39g 52.2g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Pecan pie
Fiber 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 32mg Pecan pie
Iron 4.58mg 1.48mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 94mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 133mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.04mg 1.02mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 1.015mg 0.712mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.2mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.188mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.18mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.847mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 26µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.069mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.189mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.223mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.372mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.248mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.125mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.255mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.116mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 0.391g 3.989g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 5.71g Pecan pie
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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.598g)
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?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 978mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.