Banana bread vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Banana bread and Fruitcake different?
- Banana bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Fruitcake is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Banana bread is 18% higher.
- Banana bread contains 15 times more Vitamin A than Fruitcake. While Banana bread contains 106µg of Vitamin A, Fruitcake contains only 7µg.
- Fruitcake has less Cholesterol.
Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties used 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 more CopperCopper | +44% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +505% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.2g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.323g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 326kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 4.3g | 2.9g |
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| Fats | 10.5g | 9.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 57.9g |
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| Carbs | 54.6g | 61.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 153mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.07mg |
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| Sugar | 27.42g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 302mg | 101mg |
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| Vitamin A | 493IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 106µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.22mg |
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| Selenium | 12.1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.237g | 1.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.48g | 4.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 3.323g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.053mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.102mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.327mg | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.18mg | 0.121mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.218mg | 0.14mg |
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| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.071mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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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
18%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.