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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% 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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49200%
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 Opinion
Calories 326kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 4.3g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 10.5g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 54.6g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Calcium 21mg 13mg Banana bread
Potassium 134mg 88mg Banana bread
Iron 1.4mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.072mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 58mg 66mg Shortbread
Sodium 302mg 353mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 1IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.209mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 12.1µg 6.2µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.071mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Folate 33µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Banana bread
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 8.105g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 8.326g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

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
18%
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.