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Pretzel vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pretzel and Taffy (candy) different?

  • Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber than Taffy (candy).
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Pretzel is 57% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has less Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +45700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12700%
Contains more Potassium +7333.3%
Contains more Zinc +395.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +45700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +12700%
Contains more Potassium +7333.3%
Contains more Zinc +395.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +528.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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.
Pretzel
10
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Contains more Vitamin E +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33366.7%
Contains more Other +1426.1%
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Water +55%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +33366.7%
Contains more Other +1426.1%
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Contains more Water +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 10.04g 0.03g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 80.39g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 384kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 68.48g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 8mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.01mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 1mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 3mg Pretzel
Sodium 1240mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 1.04mg 0.21mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.09mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.028mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.012mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.002mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.004mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 0µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.131g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 2.049g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.838g Taffy (candy)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.121g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 0.086g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.013g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.658g)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.