Banana vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Banana and Pretzel?
- Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Pretzel is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper.
- Pretzel's daily need coverage for Iron is 54% more.
- Banana has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Pretzel. While Banana has 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, Pretzel has only 0.074mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Banana is lower.
We used Bananas, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1661.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +593.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +481.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +275.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
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 | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1267.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +692.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +460% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +730% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +2293.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +821.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +787.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +322.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2171.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1668.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +621.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1464.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1249.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +11000% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 10.04g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 2.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 2.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 76.99g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 80.39g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 4.58mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 2.21g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 1.04mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1240mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.47mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 1.015mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.332mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 5.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 166µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 29.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.727g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 1.291g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.