Pretzel vs. Starburst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pretzel and Starburst
- Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Starburst is higher in Vitamin C.
- Starburst covers your daily need of Vitamin C 63% more than Pretzel.
- Pretzel has 1054 times more Vitamin B3 than Starburst. While Pretzel has 5.27mg of Vitamin B3, Starburst has only 0.005mg.
- Starburst has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11050% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2460% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6666.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2695.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2348.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1070% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~82.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 408kcal |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 0.41g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 8.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 58.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 82.57g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 82.57g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 2.21g | 58.12g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.012mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 166µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0.141g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g | 7.778g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Starburst contains less Sodium (difference - 1238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Starburst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Starburst is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.387g)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)