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Banana bread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana bread and White Bread different?

  • Banana bread has more Vitamin A RAE, however, White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • White Bread covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 30% more than Banana bread.

Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types were used in this article.

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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
White Bread
White Bread
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +156.5%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +156.5%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Equal in Potassium - 126

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
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +49200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +236.4%
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +49200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Folate +236.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
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
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
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White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +647.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +647.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%

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 White Bread
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 White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 46.72g Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 10.5g 3.33g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 49.42g Banana bread
Calories 326kcal 266kcal Banana bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 21mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 1.4mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 14mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 58mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 134mg 126mg Banana bread
Sodium 302mg 490mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.072mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.209mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 12.1µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 493IU 1IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.087mg Banana bread
Folate 33µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
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 White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Banana bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 0.599g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.602g Banana bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.