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Pound cake vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pound cake and Banana bread different?

  • Pound cake is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Banana bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Banana bread is 13% higher.
  • Pound cake contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Banana bread. While Pound cake contains 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, Banana bread contains only 0.1µg.
  • Banana bread has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine are the varieties 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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
5
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Calcium +123.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -19.9%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Selenium +142%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
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 +123.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains less Sodium -19.9%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Selenium +142%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
9
:
3
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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 B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.172

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
3
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Equal in Carbs - 54.6
Equal in Other - 1.4
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +16.3%
Contains more Fats +33%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Equal in Carbs - 54.6
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.13
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 53.5g Banana bread
Protein 5g 4.3g Pound cake
Fats 13.96g 10.5g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 54.6g Banana bread
Calories 353kcal 326kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Banana bread
Fiber 0.6g 1.1g Banana bread
Calcium 47mg 21mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Banana bread
Phosphorus 140mg 58mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 134mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 302mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.43mg 0.35mg Pound cake
Copper 0.042mg 0.072mg Banana bread
Manganese 0.11mg 0.209mg Banana bread
Selenium 5µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 241IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.172mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.2mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.446mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.268mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 42µg 33µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.1µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 153mg 0.15mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.182mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg 0.327mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.18mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.094mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.218mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg 0.209mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.113mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 43mg Banana bread
Trans Fat 0.192g Banana bread
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.237g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 3.13g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Banana bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Pound cake
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.