Pretzel vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Spaghetti different?

Pretzel is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Spaghetti is higher in Selenium.
Pretzel covers your daily need of Sodium 54% more than Spaghetti.
Pretzel contains 24 times more Folate than Spaghetti. Pretzel contains 166µg of Folate, while Spaghetti contains 7µg.
Spaghetti is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types were 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.

Pretzel

Spaghetti

Contains more Calcium +285.7%

Contains more Iron +816%

Contains more Magnesium +61.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +120.7%

Contains more Potassium +406.8%

Contains more Zinc +103.9%

Contains more Copper +56%

Contains more Manganese +215.2%

Contains less Sodium -99.9%

Contains more Selenium +500%

Pretzel

Spaghetti

Contains more Calcium +285.7%

Contains more Iron +816%

Contains more Magnesium +61.1%

Contains more Phosphorus +120.7%

Contains more Potassium +406.8%

Contains more Zinc +103.9%

Contains more Copper +56%

Contains more Manganese +215.2%

Contains less Sodium -99.9%

Contains more Selenium +500%

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

Spaghetti

Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%

Contains more Folate +2271.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Pretzel

Spaghetti

Contains more Vitamin E +683.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2020%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +51%

Contains more Folate +2271.4%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pretzel

Spaghetti

Contains more Protein +73.1%

Contains more Fats +215.1%

Contains more Carbs +160.5%

Contains more Other +1153.6%

Contains more Water +1885%

Pretzel

Protein: 10.04 g

Fats: 2.93 g

Carbs: 80.39 g

Water: 3.13 g

Other: 3.51 g

Spaghetti

Protein: 5.8 g

Fats: 0.93 g

Carbs: 30.86 g

Water: 62.13 g

Other: 0.28 g

Contains more Protein +73.1%

Contains more Fats +215.1%

Contains more Carbs +160.5%

Contains more Other +1153.6%

Contains more Water +1885%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pretzel

Spaghetti

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296%

Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

Pretzel

Saturated Fat: 0.391 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g

Spaghetti

Saturated Fat: 0.176 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296%

Contains less Saturated Fat -55%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Pretzel

Spaghetti

Contains more Starch +179%

Contains more Glucose +1625%

Contains more Fructose +933.3%

Contains more Maltose +177.5%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Pretzel

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

Spaghetti

Starch: 26.01 g

Sucrose: 0.09 g

Glucose: 0.04 g

Fructose: 0.03 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.4 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +179%

Contains more Glucose +1625%

Contains more Fructose +933.3%

Contains more Maltose +177.5%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	76.99g	29.06g
Protein	10.04g	5.8g
Fats	2.93g	0.93g
Carbs	80.39g	30.86g
Calories	384kcal	158kcal
Starch	72.58g	26.01g
Fructose	0.31g	0.03g
Sugar	2.21g	0.56g
Fiber	3.4g	1.8g
Calcium	27mg	7mg
Iron	4.58mg	0.5mg
Magnesium	29mg	18mg
Phosphorus	128mg	58mg
Potassium	223mg	44mg
Sodium	1240mg	1mg
Zinc	1.04mg	0.51mg
Copper	0.156mg	0.1mg
Manganese	1.015mg	0.322mg
Selenium	4.4µg	26.4µg
Vitamin E	0.47mg	0.06mg
Vitamin C	2.1mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.424mg	0.02mg
Vitamin B2	0.332mg	0.02mg
Vitamin B3	5.27mg	0.4mg
Vitamin B5	0.322mg	0.112mg
Vitamin B6	0.074mg	0.049mg
Folate	166µg	7µg
Vitamin K	2.8µg	0µg
Tryptophan	0.097mg	0.083mg
Threonine	0.25mg	0.206mg
Isoleucine	0.407mg	0.228mg
Leucine	0.757mg	0.44mg
Lysine	0.257mg	0.133mg
Methionine	0.177mg	0.065mg
Phenylalanine	0.52mg	0.297mg
Valine	0.48mg	0.262mg
Histidine	0.22mg	0.132mg
Trans Fat	0.004g	0g
Saturated Fat	0.391g	0.176g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.727g	0.131g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.291g	0.326g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.223g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.001g	0g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.063g	0.024g

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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%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

67%

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Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

Which food is cheaper?

Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Pretzel vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Pretzel and Spaghetti different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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