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Banana bread vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Banana bread and Gingersnaps

  • Banana bread has more Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Gingersnaps has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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
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8
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +323.6%
Contains more Manganese +644%
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Selenium +137.3%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.1%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +323.6%
Contains more Manganese +644%

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
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
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3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Water +450.9%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.8
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +450.9%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Equal in Fats - 9.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
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1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.451
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.451

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 Gingersnaps
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 Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 4.3g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 10.5g 9.8g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 326kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 21mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.4mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 14mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 58mg 83mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 134mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 302mg 501mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.072mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.209mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 12.1µg 5.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 2IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.098mg Banana bread
Folate 33µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.15mg 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.327mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.18mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.094mg
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.209mg 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.113mg 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.237g 2.451g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.372g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Banana bread Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.