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Cinnamon vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cinnamon and Pretzel?

  • Cinnamon is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin K, yet Pretzel is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 715% more.
  • Cinnamon has 37 times more Calcium than Pretzel. While Cinnamon has 1002mg of Calcium, Pretzel has only 27mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cinnamon is lower.

We used Spices, cinnamon, ground and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types 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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
8
:
2
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Calcium +3611.1%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +117.3%
Contains more Manganese +1620.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +3611.1%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +117.3%
Contains more Manganese +1620.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Selenium +41.9%

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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
6
:
4
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +709.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.6%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%
Cinnamon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Pretzel
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +393.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +709.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.6%
Contains more Folate +2666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
3
:
2
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Water +238%
Contains more Protein +151.6%
Contains more Fats +136.3%
Equal in Carbs - 80.39
Equal in Other - 3.51
Cinnamon
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Pretzel
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
Contains more Water +238%
Contains more Protein +151.6%
Contains more Fats +136.3%
Equal in Carbs - 80.39
Equal in Other - 3.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
1
:
2
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1798.5%
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1798.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
3
:
2
Pretzel
Pretzel
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50.7%
Contains more Fructose +258.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cinnamon
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pretzel
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50.7%
Contains more Fructose +258.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 3.99g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 1.24g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 80.59g 80.39g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 1.11g 0.31g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 2.21g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 3.4g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 27mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 4.58mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 431mg 223mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 1240mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 1.04mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.156mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 1.015mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.47mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 2.1mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.322mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.074mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 31.2µg 2.8µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.136mg 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.253mg 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.243mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.078mg 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.224mg 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.117mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0g 0.004g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.391g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Pretzel
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
21%
Cinnamon
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon 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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/nutrients
  2. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.