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Banana bread vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Banana bread and Pecan pie

  • Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan pie is 22% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pecan pie. Banana bread contains 0.15mg of Vitamin B6, while Pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
  • Banana bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Pie, pecan, 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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240.7%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Selenium ~12µg

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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg
~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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +111.4%
~equal in Carbs ~52.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.4%

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 Pecan pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 326kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Protein 4.3g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 10.5g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 52.2g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 52.2g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 87mg Banana bread
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Pecan pie
Calcium 21mg 32mg Pecan pie
Potassium 134mg 133mg Banana bread
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg Pecan pie
Fiber 1.1g Banana bread
Copper 0.072mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.35mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 58mg 94mg Pecan pie
Sodium 302mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 493IU 357IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 82µg Banana bread
Manganese 0.209mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12.1µg 12µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.18mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 0.847mg Banana bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.06mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Folate 33µg 26µg Banana bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 3.989g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.15mg 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.327mg 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.18mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.094mg 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.209mg 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.113mg 0.116mg Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.008g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Pecan pie
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
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.