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.
- Banana bread has a lower glycemic index (54) than doughnuts (75).
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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2550% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.13 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.237g | 11.105g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 260mg | 29% |
| Fats | 10.5g | 24.93g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.39mg | 18% |
| Folate | 33µg | 92µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.53mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 106µg | 4µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.48g | 8.544g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 2.91mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.301mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 477mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.333mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 3.915g | 5% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 434kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 10.1µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 54.6g | 47.06g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 5.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.377mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.06µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 134mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.218mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)