Pretzel vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pretzel and White Bread?
- Pretzel is richer in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while White Bread is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
- Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 33% higher.
- White Bread has 2 times less Manganese than Pretzel. Pretzel has 1.015mg of Manganese, while White Bread has 0.536mg.
- White Bread is lower in Sodium.
We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +49.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1063.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +95.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +127.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +683.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +50.5% |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 384kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 10.04g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 2.93g | 3.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 76.99g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 80.39g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 2.21g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 166µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 1.602g |
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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 | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.