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Pretzel vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pretzel and Tomato sauce

  • Pretzel is richer than Tomato sauce in Iron, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pretzel is 53% higher.
  • Pretzel contains 18 times more Folate than Tomato sauce. Pretzel contains 166µg of Folate, while Tomato sauce contains 9µg.
  • Tomato sauce contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 +92.9%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.1%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +798.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +374.1%
Contains more Zinc +372.7%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +798.2%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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 B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.8%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.8%
Contains more Folate +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +736.7%
Contains more Fats +876.7%
Contains more Carbs +1413.9%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Water +2816.3%
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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +736.7%
Contains more Fats +876.7%
Contains more Carbs +1413.9%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Water +2816.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1552.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +966.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +163.8%
Contains more Fructose +438.7%
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
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +163.8%
Contains more Fructose +438.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Tomato sauce
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 3.81g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 1.2g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 0.3g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 5.31g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 24kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 2.21g 3.56g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 1.5g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 14mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 0.96mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 27mg Pretzel
Potassium 223mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 1240mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.04mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.115mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0.113mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.6µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.47mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 2.1mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.024mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.065mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 0.991mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.309mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 166µg 9µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.8µg
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.009mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg 0.037mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.025mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg 0.034mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg 0.037mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg 0.008mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.036mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg 0.025mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.02mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.391g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 0.044g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 0.121g 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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Pretzel Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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