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

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The main differences between Banana bread and Pecan pie

  • Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan pie is 22% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pecan pie. Banana bread contains 0.15mg of Vitamin B6, while Pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
  • Banana bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +191.4%
Contains more Copper +193.1%
Contains more Manganese +240.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Selenium - 12
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +191.4%
Contains more Copper +193.1%
Contains more Manganese +240.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 133
Equal in Selenium - 12

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 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49.7%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +49.7%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Equal in Carbs - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.4%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 52.2g Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 10.5g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 54.6g 52.2g Banana bread
Calories 326kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Fiber 1.1g Banana bread
Calcium 21mg 32mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 58mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 134mg 133mg Banana bread
Sodium 302mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.35mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.072mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.209mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12.1µg 12µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 357IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 82µg Banana bread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.18mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 0.847mg Banana bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.06mg Banana bread
Folate 33µg 26µg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.15mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.327mg 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.18mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.094mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.209mg 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.113mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 43mg 87mg Banana bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 3.989g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 5.71g Pecan pie

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
20%
Banana bread
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.