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Banana bread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between banana bread and naan?

  • Banana bread is richer in vitamin A, while naan is higher in manganese, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, copper, and zinc.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for manganese is 52% higher.
  • Naan has 53 times less vitamin A than banana bread. Banana bread has 106µg of vitamin A, while naan has 2µg.
  • Naan is lower in cholesterol.
  • Naan has a higher glycemic index (71) than banana bread (54).

We used Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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%
Naan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +385.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +569.9%
~equal in Selenium ~11.4µg

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%
Naan
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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% 0.67% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

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
Naan
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +56.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%

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
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Naan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.209mg 1.4mg 52%
Phosphorus 58mg 188mg 19%
Starch 36g 15%
Fiber 1.1g 4.8g 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 1mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 3.58mg 13%
Magnesium 14mg 68mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.258g 12%
Protein 4.3g 10.2g 12%
Vitamin A 106µg 2µg 12%
Copper 0.072mg 0.158mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.24mg 8%
Sodium 302mg 467mg 7%
Fats 10.5g 6.7g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 1.946g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 5%
Calcium 21mg 59mg 4%
Folate 33µg 16µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.73mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.237g 2.907g 3%
Carbs 54.6g 46.21g 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Calories 326kcal 286kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.128mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 134mg 185mg 2%
Selenium 12.1µg 11.4µg 1%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 41.41g N/A
Sugar 3.4g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.176mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 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 Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.