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Banana bread vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Banana bread and Focaccia

  • Banana bread has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Focaccia has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Folate is 26% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.7%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.7%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%

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
4
:
8
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Vitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
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%
Focaccia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.7%
Contains more Folate +318.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
2
:
3
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Fats +33.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.4%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Contains more Other +15%
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
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +33.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.4%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +57.2%
Contains more Other +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
1
:
2
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 34.02g Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 10.5g 7.89g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 35.82g Banana bread
Calories 326kcal 249kcal Banana bread
Sugar 1.75g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 21mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 1.4mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 58mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 134mg 114mg Banana bread
Sodium 302mg 561mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.072mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.209mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 12.1µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 493IU 2IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.113mg Banana bread
Folate 33µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 2.237g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 0.994g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Banana bread Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.