Pretzels vs. Banana chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pretzels and banana chips
- Pretzels have more folate, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, banana chips are richer in fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Banana chips' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 141% more.
- Pretzels contain 286 times more sodium than banana chips. Pretzels contain 1715mg of sodium, while banana chips contain 6mg.
- Pretzels have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzels is 83, while the glycemic index of banana chips is 44.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, banana chips.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +267.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +492.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
33.6 g
Carbs:
58.4 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +860% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
28.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.63 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.75g | 28.97g | 128% |
| Sodium | 1715mg | 6mg | 74% |
| Fats | 3.5g | 33.6g | 46% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.7g | 20% |
| Folate | 83µg | 14µg | 17% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 2.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 536mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 76mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 1.789mg | 1.56mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.085mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.92mg | 0.71mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.62mg | 7% |
| Calories | 381kcal | 519kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.205mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 79.2g | 58.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.017mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.25mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22g | 0.63g | 4% |
| Choline | 21.3mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.4g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 35.34g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.259mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.345mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.636mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.164mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.453mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1709mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)