Angel food cake vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between angel food cake and banana bread
- Angel food cake is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet banana bread is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Angel food cake covers your daily phosphorus needs 38% more than banana bread.
- Angel food cake contains 7 times more calcium than banana bread. While angel food cake contains 140mg of calcium, banana bread contains only 21mg.
- The amount of sodium in banana bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of banana bread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +458.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1212.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~54.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6209.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +752.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 324mg | 58mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.2mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 302mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 3.13g | 18% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 10.5g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 106µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 4.48g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 2.237g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 12.1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.172mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 1.446mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 4.3g | 3% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 326kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.268mg | 1% |
| Folate | 35µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 54.6g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.116g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.