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Banana bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Banana bread and Doughnuts?

  • Banana bread is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 27 times less Vitamin A than Banana bread. Banana bread contains 106µg of Vitamin A, while Doughnuts contain 4µg.
  • Doughnuts have less Cholesterol.

We used Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types 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.
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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +80.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.3%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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% 30% 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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.8%
~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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +137.4%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.1%

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 Doughnuts
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 ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 326kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 4.3g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 10.5g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 45.36g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 47.06g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 10mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Doughnuts
Calcium 21mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 134mg
Iron 1.4mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.072mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.35mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 58mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 302mg 477mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 14IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 4µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.209mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 12.1µg 10.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.05mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.06µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 33µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.237g 11.105g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Banana bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Doughnuts
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
18%
Banana bread
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.