Pretzel vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pretzel and pretzels different?
- Pretzel is higher in iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, pretzels are richer in manganese and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for pretzel is 36% higher.
- Pretzel contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than pretzels. While pretzel contains 0.332mg of vitamin B2, pretzels contain only 0.1mg.
- Pretzel has less sodium.
Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.1g
~equal in
Carbs
~79.2g
~equal in
Water
~3.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.22g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.67mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 1.789mg | 34% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 1.92mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 1715mg | 21% |
| Folate | 166µg | 83µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.18mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.264mg | 12% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 10.04g | 9.1g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 0.75g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 1.36g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.288mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 381kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 79.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 76.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 1.22g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.636mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.453mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.359g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.