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Pretzel vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Chili pepper?

  • Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 157% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 138 times less Sodium than Pretzel. Pretzel has 1240mg of Sodium, while Chili pepper has 9mg.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +92.9%
Contains more Iron +344.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +442.8%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +344.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +442.8%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.2%
Contains more Folate +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +6742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.2%
Contains more Folate +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +6742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +436.9%
Contains more Fats +565.9%
Contains more Carbs +812.5%
Contains more Other +308.1%
Contains more Water +2712.1%
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +436.9%
Contains more Fats +565.9%
Contains more Carbs +812.5%
Contains more Other +308.1%
Contains more Water +2712.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2929.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2929.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 7.31g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 1.87g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.44g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 8.81g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 40kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 5.3g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 14mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.03mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 43mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 1240mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 1.04mg 0.26mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.129mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.187mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.5µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 2.1mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.072mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.086mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.244mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.201mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 166µg 23µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.026mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.065mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.105mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.089mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.024mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.062mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.084mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.041mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.024g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.239g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Chili pepper
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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.