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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.
Contains more Iron +2762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +2128.6%
Contains more Manganese +4513.6%
Contains more Calcium +3155.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +2762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +2128.6%
Contains more Manganese +4513.6%
Contains more Calcium +3155.6%
Contains less Sodium -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
12
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +387.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +192%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77
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 Protein +387.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +192%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Equal in Carbs - 84.77

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1961.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +58%
Contains more Maltose +164.9%
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 Starch +1961.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +58%
Contains more Maltose +164.9%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 76.99g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 10.04g 2.06g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 384kcal 347kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g 3.52g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 4.03g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0.6g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 4.58mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 6mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 8mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 39mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 572mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 1.04mg 0.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.007mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.022mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 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
Folate 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 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
Trans Fat 0.004g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 0.391g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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.