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Banana bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between banana bread and shortbread

  • Banana bread has more vitamin A and selenium, while shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.2%
Contains more IronIron +112.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +711.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +149.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 8.326g 35%
Saturated fat 2.237g 8.105g 27%
Fats 10.5g 26.22g 24%
Iron 1.4mg 2.98mg 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.353mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Folate 33µg 81µg 12%
Vitamin A 106µg 0µg 12%
Selenium 12.1µg 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 3.275mg 11%
Calories 326kcal 514kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.314mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.393mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 6.708g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.071mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 54.6g 63.78g 3%
Sodium 302mg 353mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Protein 4.3g 5.37g 2%
Copper 0.072mg 0.09mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.321mg 1%
Potassium 134mg 88mg 1%
Phosphorus 58mg 66mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 13mg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.49mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 62.48g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.