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Banana bread vs. Ladyfingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana bread and Ladyfingers

  • Banana bread is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Ladyfingers are richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfingers is 59% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 35 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ladyfingers. Banana bread contains 106µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ladyfingers contain 3µg.
  • Banana bread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cookies, ladyfingers, with lemon juice and rind.

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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 Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Contains more Iron +155.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +225.7%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +74.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Contains more Iron +155.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.3%
Contains less Sodium -51.3%
Contains more Zinc +225.7%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +74.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +886%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.4%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 18% 13% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 45% 94% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +886%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +316.4%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +49.7%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Protein +146.5%
Equal in Carbs - 59.7
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +49.7%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Protein +146.5%
Equal in Carbs - 59.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.754 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.422 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Ladyfingers Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 58.7g Ladyfingers
Protein 4.3g 10.6g Ladyfingers
Fats 10.5g 9.1g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 59.7g Ladyfingers
Calories 326kcal 365kcal Ladyfingers
Sugar 25.39g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1g Banana bread
Calcium 21mg 47mg Ladyfingers
Iron 1.4mg 3.58mg Ladyfingers
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Banana bread
Phosphorus 58mg 173mg Ladyfingers
Potassium 134mg 113mg Banana bread
Sodium 302mg 147mg Ladyfingers
Zinc 0.35mg 1.14mg Ladyfingers
Copper 0.072mg 0.095mg Ladyfingers
Manganese 0.209mg 0.24mg Ladyfingers
Selenium 12.1µg 21.1µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin A 493IU 50IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 3µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.63mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 22IU Ladyfingers
Vitamin D 0.6µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3.7mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.284mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.428mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2.104mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 1.116mg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.122mg Banana bread
Folate 33µg 60µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.75µg Ladyfingers
Vitamin K 0.2µg Ladyfingers
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.133mg Ladyfingers
Threonine 0.15mg 0.467mg Ladyfingers
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.516mg Ladyfingers
Leucine 0.327mg 0.861mg Ladyfingers
Lysine 0.18mg 0.679mg Ladyfingers
Methionine 0.094mg 0.268mg Ladyfingers
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.511mg Ladyfingers
Valine 0.209mg 0.579mg Ladyfingers
Histidine 0.113mg 0.248mg Ladyfingers
Cholesterol 43mg 221mg Banana bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 3.069g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.036g Ladyfingers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Ladyfingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 3.754g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.422g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Banana bread Ladyfingers
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
41%
Ladyfingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
47%
Ladyfingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.832g)
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. Ladyfingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174959/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.