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Banana bread vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between banana bread and gingersnaps

  • Banana bread has more selenium and vitamin A, while gingersnaps have more iron, manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for iron is 63% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +644%

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% 0% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
~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
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +450.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
~equal in Fats ~9.8g

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
27% 58% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.451g

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 Gingersnaps
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 Gingersnaps DV% diff.
Iron 1.4mg 6.4mg 63%
Manganese 0.209mg 1.555mg 59%
Copper 0.072mg 0.305mg 26%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Folate 33µg 87µg 14%
Selenium 12.1µg 5.1µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.372g 12%
Vitamin A 106µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 3.235mg 11%
Sodium 302mg 501mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 49mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.293mg 7%
Carbs 54.6g 76.9g 7%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 77mg 6%
Potassium 134mg 346mg 6%
Calories 326kcal 416kcal 5%
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g 4%
Phosphorus 58mg 83mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.098mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Protein 4.3g 5.6g 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 5.365g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.38mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.237g 2.451g 1%
Fats 10.5g 9.8g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 74.7g N/A
Sugar 19.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.155mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.212mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0.38mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0.195mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.263mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.248mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.114mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Gingersnaps
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
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.