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Banana bread vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between banana bread and marble cake?

  • Banana bread is richer in selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while marble cake is higher in phosphorus, fiber, copper, and calcium.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 31% higher.

We used Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix types in this comparison.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +365.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.1%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.546mg
~equal in Folate ~36µg

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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more WaterWater +841.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.45g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.75g

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 Marble cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Marble cake DV% diff.
Phosphorus 58mg 275mg 31%
Selenium 12.1µg 2.6µg 17%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin A 106µg 1µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.025mg 10%
Sodium 302mg 519mg 9%
Carbs 54.6g 79.5g 8%
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g 7%
Copper 0.072mg 0.135mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 76mg 6%
Calories 326kcal 416kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 3.779g 4%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.139mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.62mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.096mg 3%
Protein 4.3g 3.4g 2%
Fats 10.5g 11.7g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.237g 2.45g 1%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Folate 33µg 36µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 1.546mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.181mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 4.75g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 76.6g N/A
Potassium 134mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g N/A
Zinc 0.35mg 0.35mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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

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.