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.

Banana

Pretzel

Contains more Potassium +60.5%

Contains less Sodium -99.9%

Contains more Calcium +440%

Contains more Iron +1661.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +481.8%

Contains more Zinc +593.3%

Contains more Copper +100%

Contains more Manganese +275.9%

Contains more Selenium +340%

Equal in Magnesium - 29

Banana

Pretzel

Contains more Potassium +60.5%

Contains less Sodium -99.9%

Contains more Calcium +440%

Contains more Iron +1661.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +481.8%

Contains more Zinc +593.3%

Contains more Copper +100%

Contains more Manganese +275.9%

Contains more Selenium +340%

Equal in Magnesium - 29

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.

Banana

Pretzel

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +314.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +370%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1267.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +692.5%

Contains more Folate +730%

Contains more Vitamin K +460%

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322

Banana

Pretzel

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +314.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.9%

Contains more Vitamin E +370%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1267.7%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +692.5%

Contains more Folate +730%

Contains more Vitamin K +460%

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.322

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Banana

Pretzel

Contains more Water +2293.3%

Contains more Protein +821.1%

Contains more Fats +787.9%

Contains more Carbs +252%

Contains more Other +322.9%

Banana

Protein: 1.09 g

Fats: 0.33 g

Carbs: 22.84 g

Water: 74.91 g

Other: 0.83 g

Pretzel

Protein: 10.04 g

Fats: 2.93 g

Carbs: 80.39 g

Water: 3.13 g

Other: 3.51 g

Contains more Water +2293.3%

Contains more Protein +821.1%

Contains more Fats +787.9%

Contains more Carbs +252%

Contains more Other +322.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Banana

Pretzel

Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2171.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1668.5%

Banana

Saturated Fat: 0.112 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g

Pretzel

Saturated Fat: 0.391 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2171.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1668.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Banana

Pretzel

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +621.7%

Contains more Fructose +1464.5%

Contains more Starch +1249.1%

Contains more Maltose +11000%

Banana

Starch: 5.38 g

Sucrose: 2.39 g

Glucose: 4.98 g

Fructose: 4.85 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.01 g

Galactose: 0 g

Pretzel

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 Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +621.7%

Contains more Fructose +1464.5%

Contains more Starch +1249.1%

Contains more Maltose +11000%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	20.24g	76.99g
Protein	1.09g	10.04g
Fats	0.33g	2.93g
Carbs	22.84g	80.39g
Calories	89kcal	384kcal
Starch	5.38g	72.58g
Fructose	4.85g	0.31g
Sugar	12.23g	2.21g
Fiber	2.6g	3.4g
Calcium	5mg	27mg
Iron	0.26mg	4.58mg
Magnesium	27mg	29mg
Phosphorus	22mg	128mg
Potassium	358mg	223mg
Sodium	1mg	1240mg
Zinc	0.15mg	1.04mg
Copper	0.078mg	0.156mg
Manganese	0.27mg	1.015mg
Selenium	1µg	4.4µg
Vitamin A	64IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	3µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.1mg	0.47mg
Vitamin C	8.7mg	2.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.031mg	0.424mg
Vitamin B2	0.073mg	0.332mg
Vitamin B3	0.665mg	5.27mg
Vitamin B5	0.334mg	0.322mg
Vitamin B6	0.367mg	0.074mg
Folate	20µg	166µg
Vitamin K	0.5µg	2.8µg
Tryptophan	0.009mg	0.097mg
Threonine	0.028mg	0.25mg
Isoleucine	0.028mg	0.407mg
Leucine	0.068mg	0.757mg
Lysine	0.05mg	0.257mg
Methionine	0.008mg	0.177mg
Phenylalanine	0.049mg	0.52mg
Valine	0.047mg	0.48mg
Histidine	0.077mg	0.22mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.004g
Saturated Fat	0.112g	0.391g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.032g	0.727g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.073g	1.291g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		1.223g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.001g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.063g

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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

16%

39%

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?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Banana vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Banana and Pretzel?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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