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Trail mix vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Trail mix and Pretzels

  • Trail mix has more Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Pretzels has more Manganese.
  • Trail mix's daily need coverage for Copper is 80% higher.
  • Pretzels contain 7 times less Saturated Fat than Trail mix. Trail mix contains 5.55g of Saturated Fat, while Pretzels contain 0.75g.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, 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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +351.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +369.2%
Contains more IronIron +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73%

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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more FatsFats +740%
Contains more WaterWater +178.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +821.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Pretzels Opinion
Calories 462kcal 381kcal Trail mix
Protein 13.8g 9.1g Trail mix
Fats 29.4g 3.5g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Trail mix
Net carbs 44.9g 76.4g Pretzels
Carbs 44.9g 79.2g Pretzels
Magnesium 158mg 35mg Trail mix
Calcium 78mg 36mg Trail mix
Potassium 685mg 146mg Trail mix
Iron 3.05mg 1.67mg Trail mix
Fiber 2.8g Pretzels
Copper 0.985mg 0.264mg Trail mix
Zinc 3.22mg 0.85mg Trail mix
Phosphorus 345mg 113mg Trail mix
Sodium 229mg 1715mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Trail mix
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Trail mix
Manganese 1.034mg 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.18mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.1mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 1.92mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.288mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.116mg Trail mix
Folate 71µg 83µg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 5.55g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 12.53g 1.36g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 1.22g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.109mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.482mg 0.259mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.345mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.89mg 0.636mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.515mg 0.221mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.202mg 0.164mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.453mg Trail mix
Valine 0.658mg 0.392mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.357mg 0.201mg Trail mix

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Trail mix Pretzels
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
33%
Trail mix
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 1486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/nutrients
  2. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.