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Banana bread vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Banana bread and Italian bread

  • Banana bread has more Vitamin A, however, Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 40% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Bread, italian.

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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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.4%
Contains more IronIron +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.8%

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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +478.8%
~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
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
~equal in Carbs ~50.1g

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
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +451.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Italian bread
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 Italian bread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 271kcal Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 10.5g 3.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 46.9g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 50.1g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Italian bread
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Italian bread
Calcium 21mg 78mg Italian bread
Potassium 134mg 110mg Banana bread
Iron 1.4mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 3.2g Italian bread
Copper 0.072mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 58mg 103mg Italian bread
Sodium 302mg 550mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 1IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.209mg 0.464mg Italian bread
Selenium 12.1µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.048mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Folate 33µg 191µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 0.812g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.39g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.15mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.327mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.18mg 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.094mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.209mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.113mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Italian bread
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
36%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.