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Waffle vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Banana bread?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Banana bread is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 62% higher.
  • Banana bread has 12 times less Calcium than Waffle. Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, while Banana bread has 21mg.
  • Banana bread is lower in Sodium.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine types in this comparison.

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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.
Waffle
Waffle
8
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Calcium +1114.3%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
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 +1114.3%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +281.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Contains more Copper +16.1%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
6
:
3
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Folate +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Folate +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
1
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Protein +83.7%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +66%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +83.7%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +121.4%
Contains more Carbs +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
1
:
2
Banana bread
Banana bread
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Banana bread
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 Waffle Banana bread Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 53.5g Banana bread
Protein 7.9g 4.3g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 10.5g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 54.6g Banana bread
Calories 291kcal 326kcal Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g Banana bread
Calcium 255mg 21mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.4mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 58mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 134mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 302mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.68mg 0.35mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.072mg Banana bread
Manganese 0.265mg 0.209mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 12.1µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.172mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.2mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.446mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.268mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Folate 46µg 33µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.1µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.053mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.15mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.182mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.327mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.18mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.094mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.218mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.209mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.113mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 43mg Banana bread
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.237g Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.004g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.13g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
20%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.