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Banana bread vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Banana bread and Potato bread

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Zinc in Potato bread is higher than in Banana bread.
  • Potato bread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 44% more than Banana bread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +795.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +435.8%
Contains more IronIron +60.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +536.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +235.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +190.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +167.9%

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 Potato bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Potato bread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 266kcal Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 10.5g 3.13g Banana bread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 40.77g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 47.07g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 14mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 21mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 134mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 1.4mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.072mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.35mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 58mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 302mg 375mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 89IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 24µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.209mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 12.1µg 9.5µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.188mg Potato bread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.106mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 1.25mg Banana bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 33µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 0g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 0g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.15mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.327mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.18mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.094mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.209mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.113mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.