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Pretzel vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pretzel and Potato

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 53% higher.
  • Potato contains 7 times less Vitamin B2 than Pretzel. Pretzel contains 0.332mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato contains 0.048mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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.
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Potato
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +324.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Manganese +363.5%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
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% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +324.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Manganese +363.5%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.8%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1075%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.8%
Contains more Folate +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Potato
Contains more Protein +301.6%
Contains more Fats +2153.8%
Contains more Carbs +280.1%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Water +2292.7%
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
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +301.6%
Contains more Fats +2153.8%
Contains more Carbs +280.1%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Water +2292.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Potato
Contains more Starch +320.3%
Contains more Glucose +56.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.34
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +320.3%
Contains more Glucose +56.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.34

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Potato Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 18.95g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 2.5g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.13g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 21.15g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 93kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 17.27g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0.34g Potato
Sugar 2.21g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3.4g 2.2g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 15mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.08mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 28mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 70mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 1240mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 1.04mg 0.36mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.118mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.219mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.064mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.048mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 1.41mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 166µg 28µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.025mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.081mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.08mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.119mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.13mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.038mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.099mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.125mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.042mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.003g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.057g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Potato
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%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

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

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