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Pretzel vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Pudding?

  • Pretzel is richer in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, while Pudding is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 53% higher.
  • Pudding has 42 times less Folate than Pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of Folate, while Pudding has 4µg.
  • Pudding is lower in Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
8
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2
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +946.4%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +292.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Pudding
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +946.4%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +292.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
8
:
4
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3862.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.326
Pretzel
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%
Pudding
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3862.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +4050%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.326

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
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2
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Protein +217.7%
Contains more Carbs +309.3%
Contains more Other +281.5%
Contains more Water +2236.4%
Equal in Fats - 3.15
Pretzel
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
Pudding
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +217.7%
Contains more Carbs +309.3%
Contains more Other +281.5%
Contains more Water +2236.4%
Equal in Fats - 3.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
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1
Pudding
Pudding
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.7%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Pudding
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 18.84g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 3.16g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 3.15g Pudding
Carbs 80.39g 19.64g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 120kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 11.96g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0.8g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 4.58mg 0.34mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 20mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 87mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 150mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 98mg Pudding
Zinc 1.04mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.111mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 3.7µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.06mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.038mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.157mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.133mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.03mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Pudding
Saturated Fat 0.391g 1.81g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.18g 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 Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
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

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.