Tortilla vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortilla and pretzel
- Tortilla has more selenium; however, pretzel is richer in manganese, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and copper.
- Pretzel covers your daily sodium needs 33% more than tortilla.
- Pretzel has 4 times less selenium than tortilla. Tortilla has 16.6µg of selenium, while pretzel has 4.4µg.
- Tortilla contains less sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzel is 83, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +159.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +277.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.7% |
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 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1176.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +293% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +113.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +68.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +360% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 482mg | 1240mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 1.015mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 4.4µg | 22% |
| Folate | 98µg | 166µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.332mg | 17% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 72.58g | 12% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 80.39g | 10% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 4.58mg | 10% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 384kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.04mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 5.27mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.291g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.156mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 10.04g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.424mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 3.4g | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.322mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 2.93g | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.727g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins