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Pretzel vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pretzel and Soy sauce

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, and Selenium, however, Soy sauce is richer in Magnesium.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 185% more than Pretzel.
  • Soy sauce has 13 times less Vitamin B1 than Pretzel. Pretzel has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, while Soy sauce has 0.033mg.
  • Pretzel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +215.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +262.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +780%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
~equal in Manganese ~1.018mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1184.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1085.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.3%
Contains more FatsFats +414%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1530.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2173.2%
Contains more OtherOther +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +726.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +390.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +130%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Soy sauce Opinion
Calories 384kcal 53kcal Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 8.14g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.57g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 4.13g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 4.93g Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 74mg Soy sauce
Calcium 27mg 33mg Soy sauce
Potassium 223mg 435mg Soy sauce
Iron 4.58mg 1.45mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0.4g Soy sauce
Fiber 3.4g 0.8g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.043mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.87mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 166mg Soy sauce
Sodium 1240mg 5493mg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 4.4µg 0.5µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.033mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.165mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 2.196mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.297mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.148mg Soy sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 14µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Soy sauce
Choline 29.5mg 18.3mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.073g Soy sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.088g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.263g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.096mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.318mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.537mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.177mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.353mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.174mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Soy sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Pretzel
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 4253mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
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 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.

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients

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

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