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Apple pie vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple pie and Banana bread

  • Apple pie has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Banana bread's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 14% more.
  • Apple pie has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Banana bread. Apple pie has 3.797g of Saturated Fat, while Banana bread has 2.237g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Calcium +90.9%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.7%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Copper +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 6% 43% 47% 28% 17% 35% 25% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +78.8%
Contains more Protein +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Fats - 10.5
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +78.8%
Contains more Protein +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +60.6%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Fats - 10.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.48
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.48

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 53.5g Banana bread
Protein 1.9g 4.3g Banana bread
Fats 11g 10.5g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 54.6g Banana bread
Calories 237kcal 326kcal Banana bread
Fiber 1.6g 1.1g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 21mg Banana bread
Iron 1.21mg 1.4mg Banana bread
Magnesium 7mg 14mg Banana bread
Phosphorus 24mg 58mg Banana bread
Potassium 65mg 134mg Banana bread
Sodium 266mg 302mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.35mg Banana bread
Copper 0.046mg 0.072mg Banana bread
Manganese 0.182mg 0.209mg Banana bread
Selenium 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 124IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.7mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.172mg Banana bread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.2mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.446mg Banana bread
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.268mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 4µg 33µg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.054mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.129mg 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.07mg 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.032mg 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.084mg 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.038mg 0.113mg Banana bread
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.237g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.13g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana bread
Banana bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana bread
Banana bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.