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Danish pastry vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Banana bread

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Manganese, yet Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 23% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Banana bread. Danish pastry contains 108mg of Phosphorus, while Banana bread contains 58mg.
  • Banana bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
8
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +23.6%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +23.6%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Selenium +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
9
:
3
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
4
:
1
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Protein +86%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Equal in Water - 29.2
Equal in Other - 1.4
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +86%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Equal in Water - 29.2
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
1
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 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 +152.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Banana bread
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 Danish pastry Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 53.5g Banana bread
Protein 8g 4.3g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 10.5g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 54.6g Banana bread
Calories 374kcal 326kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Banana bread
Fiber 1g 1.1g Banana bread
Calcium 35mg 21mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 58mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 134mg Banana bread
Sodium 417mg 302mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.7mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.072mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.209mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 12.1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.172mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.446mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.268mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 60µg 33µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.053mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.15mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.182mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.327mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.18mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.094mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.218mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.209mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.113mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 43mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.237g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.48g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.13g Banana bread

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Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.557g)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.