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Banana bread vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between banana bread and cheese crackers

  • Banana bread has less iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and calcium than cheese crackers.
  • Cheese crackers cover your daily need for iron, 44% more than banana bread.
  • Banana bread has 14 times more cholesterol than cheese crackers. While banana bread has 43mg of cholesterol, cheese crackers have only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +547.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +248.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 35% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +523.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +240%
Contains more FolateFolate +360.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +722.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.2%
Contains more FatsFats +116.6%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
~equal in Carbs ~59.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Banana bread Cheese crackers
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 10.09g 46%
Iron 1.4mg 4.88mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.562mg 33%
Folate 33µg 152µg 30%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 6.113mg 29%
Sodium 302mg 973mg 29%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Phosphorus 58mg 200mg 20%
Fats 10.5g 22.74g 19%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.562mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.19mg 15%
Saturated fat 2.237g 5.288g 14%
Cholesterol 43mg 3mg 13%
Protein 4.3g 10.93g 13%
Calcium 21mg 136mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.338mg 11%
Vitamin A 106µg 17µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.34µg 10%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.19mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.4µg 8%
Calories 326kcal 489kcal 8%
Copper 0.072mg 0.125mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 2.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.472mg 4%
Selenium 12.1µg 13.5µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 5.744g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.17mg 2%
Carbs 54.6g 59.42g 2%
Choline 8.7mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 156mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Cheese crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Banana bread
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.051g)
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 ($)

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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.