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Banana bread vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between banana bread and pancake

  • Banana bread has more vitamin B6, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat; however, pancake has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pancake's daily need coverage for calcium is 20% more.
  • Banana bread has 3 times more vitamin B6 than pancake. Banana bread has 0.15mg of vitamin B6, while pancake has 0.046mg.
  • Banana bread is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index than banana bread.

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

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +942.9%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.1%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.567mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +81.2%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
~equal in Fats ~9.7g

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.122g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Pancake DV% diff.
Calcium 21mg 219mg 20%
Phosphorus 58mg 159mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 4.447g 9%
Carbs 54.6g 28.3g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.046mg 8%
Vitamin A 106µg 54µg 6%
Sodium 302mg 439mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.281mg 6%
Calories 326kcal 227kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 2.474g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.22µg 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 59mg 5%
Selenium 12.1µg 14.9µg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.8mg 5%
Protein 4.3g 6.4g 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Copper 0.072mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.405mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.201mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 1.567mg 1%
Folate 33µg 38µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.237g 2.122g 1%
Fats 10.5g 9.7g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 28.3g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Potassium 134mg 132mg 0%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.