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Cracker vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Banana bread different?

  • Banana bread contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese than Cracker.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Iron 33% more than Banana bread.
  • Cracker has 4 times more Phosphorus than Banana bread. Cracker has 248mg of Phosphorus, while Banana bread has 58mg.
  • Banana bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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.
Cracker
Cracker
7
:
3
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +187.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +187.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Selenium +80.6%

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.
Cracker
Cracker
8
:
4
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
4
:
1
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +829.9%
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Fats +151.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +829.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Banana bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 59g 53.5g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 4.3g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 10.5g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 54.6g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 326kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Banana bread
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 21mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.4mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 58mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 134mg Banana bread
Sodium 726mg 302mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.35mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.072mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.209mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 0IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.172mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.2mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.446mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.268mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 92µg 33µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.053mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.15mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.182mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.327mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.094mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.218mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.209mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.113mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Banana bread
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.237g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.48g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.13g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Banana 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
53%
Cracker
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana bread
Banana bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.