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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% 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% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24550%
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 Opinion
Calories 326kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Protein 4.3g 3.4g Banana bread
Fats 10.5g 11.7g Marble cake
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 76.6g Marble cake
Carbs 54.6g 79.5g Marble cake
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Marble cake
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Marble cake
Calcium 21mg 76mg Marble cake
Potassium 134mg 123mg Banana bread
Iron 1.4mg 1.62mg Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g Marble cake
Copper 0.072mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.35mg
Phosphorus 58mg 275mg Marble cake
Sodium 302mg 519mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 2IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 1µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.209mg 0.139mg Banana bread
Selenium 12.1µg 2.6µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.13mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.096mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.025mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Folate 33µg 36µg Marble cake
Choline 4.5mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.237g 2.45g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 3.779g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.049mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg 0.105mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.127mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg 0.22mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg 0.133mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg 0.049mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.158mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg 0.164mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg 0.065mg Banana bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
18%
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.