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Pretzel vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pretzel and Paprika

  • Paprika is higher than Pretzel in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 274% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains 18 times more Sodium than Paprika. While Pretzel contains 1240mg of Sodium, Paprika contains only 68mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Spices, paprika.

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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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Paprika
Contains more Calcium +748.1%
Contains more Iron +361.6%
Contains more Magnesium +513.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.3%
Contains more Potassium +922.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +316.3%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Calcium +748.1%
Contains more Iron +361.6%
Contains more Magnesium +513.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.3%
Contains more Potassium +922.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +316.3%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6091.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +679.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2793.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2767.9%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6091.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +679.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2793.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2767.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +339.9%
Contains more Water +259.1%
Contains more Other +120.5%
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +339.9%
Contains more Water +259.1%
Contains more Other +120.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +501.5%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +501.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +281.2%
Contains more Fructose +2064.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +281.2%
Contains more Fructose +2064.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 19.09g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 2.93g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 80.39g 53.99g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 282kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 2.21g 10.34g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 27mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 4.58mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 29mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 128mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 223mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 1240mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 1.04mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.156mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 1.015mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 4.4µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.47mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.9mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.33mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 166µg 49µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.07mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.757mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.257mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.177mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.48mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.22mg 0.25mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.391g 2.14g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.