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Sugar substitute vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sugar substitute and Pretzel?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, while Pretzel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 85% higher.

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 Calcium +3155.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Iron +2762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +2128.6%
Contains more Manganese +4513.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +3155.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Iron +2762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1500%
Contains more Potassium +471.8%
Contains more Zinc +2500%
Contains more Copper +2128.6%
Contains more Manganese +4513.6%

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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Pretzel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +192%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Protein +387.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 80.39
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Water +192%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Contains more Protein +387.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Carbs - 80.39

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +58%
Contains more Maltose +164.9%
Contains more Starch +1961.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +58%
Contains more Maltose +164.9%
Contains more Starch +1961.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 76.99g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 10.04g Pretzel
Fats 0g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 84.77g 80.39g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 3.52g 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0g 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 4.03g 2.21g Pretzel
Fiber 0.6g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 879mg 27mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 8mg 128mg Pretzel
Potassium 39mg 223mg Pretzel
Sodium 572mg 1240mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 0.04mg 1.04mg Pretzel
Copper 0.007mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Manganese 0.022mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 2.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Folate 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg 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
Trans Fat 0.004g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 0.391g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.