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Banana bread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Banana bread and Graham cracker

  • Banana bread has more Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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.
Banana bread
Banana bread
2
:
8
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +219%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +174.3%
Contains more Copper +136.1%
Contains more Manganese +387.6%
Banana bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 53% 10% 25% 12% 40% 10% 24% 28% 66%
Graham cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +219%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +174.3%
Contains more Copper +136.1%
Contains more Manganese +387.6%

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.
Banana bread
Banana bread
3
:
9
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +175.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156
Banana bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 6% 43% 47% 28% 17% 35% 25% 13% 0%
Graham cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +175.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
1
:
4
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains more Water +761.4%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Fats - 10.6
Banana bread
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Graham cracker
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Water +761.4%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Fats - 10.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana bread
Banana bread
1
:
2
Graham cracker
Graham cracker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Banana bread
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.13 g
Graham cracker
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 4.3g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 10.5g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 54.6g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 326kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 21mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.4mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 58mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 134mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 302mg 459mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.072mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.209mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 12.1µg 6.3µg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 2IU Banana bread
Vitamin A RAE 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 33µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
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
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Banana bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 2.509g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

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Banana bread Graham cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Banana bread
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.