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Pretzel vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Sugar substitute?

  • Pretzel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc, while Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 85% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 46 times less Manganese than Pretzel. Pretzel has 1.015mg of Manganese, while Sugar substitute has 0.022mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +471.8%
Contains more IronIron +2762.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4513.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3155.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%

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
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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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +192%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
~equal in Carbs ~84.77g

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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1961.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +58%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +164.9%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 384kcal 347kcal Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 2.06g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0g Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 80.39g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 29mg 6mg Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 223mg 39mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 4.03g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0.6g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.007mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 3.52g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 8mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 572mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.022mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.015mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.015mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.08mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.015mg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Sugar substitute
Choline 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 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
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.