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Banana bread vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana bread and Danish pastry

  • Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 23% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Danish pastry. Banana bread contains 0.15mg of Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 bread
Banana bread
2
:
8
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +23.6%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +23.6%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 bread
Banana bread
3
:
9
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Banana bread
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%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
1
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Contains more Protein +86%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 1.5
Banana bread
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Contains more Protein +86%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
2
:
1
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.5%
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 36.2g Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 10.5g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 54.6g 37.2g Banana bread
Calories 326kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1g Banana bread
Calcium 21mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.4mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 58mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 134mg 98mg Banana bread
Sodium 302mg 417mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.072mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.209mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 12.1µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 493IU 128IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 35µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.04mg Banana bread
Folate 33µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.15mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.327mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.18mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.094mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.209mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.113mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 43mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.237g 6.794g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 2.575g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Danish pastry
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
20%
Banana bread
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.557g)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.