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Strudel vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between strudel and pretzel

  • Strudel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2, yet pretzel is higher in folate.
  • Strudel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 67% more than pretzel.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pretzel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of strudel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +985.2%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +124.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.424mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
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 FatsFats +275.4%
Contains more WaterWater +832.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Manganese 1.015mg 44%
Vitamin A 395µg 0µg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.074mg 35%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Calcium 293mg 27mg 27%
Sodium 691mg 1240mg 24%
Folate 74µg 166µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 1.291g 22%
Phosphorus 263mg 128mg 19%
Iron 5.9mg 4.58mg 17%
Copper 0.156mg 17%
Fats 11g 2.93g 12%
Protein 5g 10.04g 10%
Carbs 50g 80.39g 10%
Saturated fat 2.7g 0.391g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.332mg 9%
Fiber 1.2g 3.4g 9%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.04mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 6%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 0.727g 5%
Potassium 71mg 223mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 29mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Calories 318kcal 384kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.424mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Net carbs 48.8g 76.99g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 5.27mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Strudel Pretzel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Strudel
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Strudel
Strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
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

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.