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

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The main differences between banana bread and danish pastry

  • Banana bread is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin A, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, phosphorus, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for danish pastry is 23% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 4 times more vitamin A than danish pastry. Banana bread contains 493IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry contains 128IU.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.

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

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
~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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86%
Contains more FatsFats +108.6%
~equal in Water ~31.4g
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.5%

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 Danish pastry
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 Banana bread Danish pastry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.237g 6.794g 21%
Fats 10.5g 21.9g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 11.313g 17%
Selenium 12.1µg 18.9µg 12%
Vitamin A 106µg 35µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.04mg 8%
Phosphorus 58mg 108mg 7%
Cholesterol 43mg 23mg 7%
Folate 33µg 60µg 7%
Protein 4.3g 8g 7%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.351mg 6%
Carbs 54.6g 37.2g 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.26mg 5%
Sodium 302mg 417mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.8mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.2µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 2.575g 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2mg 3%
Calories 326kcal 374kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.072mg 0.089mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.1mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 98mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.304mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Danish pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Banana bread
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
40%
Danish pastry

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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.