Banana bread vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between banana bread and sweet roll
- Banana bread is higher in vitamin A, yet sweet roll is higher in vitamin B1, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, fiber, calcium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Sweet roll covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 13% more than banana bread.
- Banana bread contains 2 times more vitamin A than sweet roll. While banana bread contains 493IU of vitamin A, sweet roll contains only 214IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in banana bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of sweet roll is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +68.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +40% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +56.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~50.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.13 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.797g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 7.473g | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.324mg | 13% |
Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
Folate | 33µg | 72µg | 10% |
Fats | 10.5g | 16.4g | 9% |
Selenium | 12.1µg | 17µg | 9% |
Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 66mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 2.384mg | 6% |
Calcium | 21mg | 72mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.265mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 2.4g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 106µg | 62µg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
Protein | 4.3g | 6.2g | 4% |
Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
Saturated fat | 2.237g | 3.079g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 58mg | 76mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.406mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.107mg | 3% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.14µg | 2% |
Calories | 326kcal | 372kcal | 2% |
Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.072mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
Potassium | 134mg | 111mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
Carbs | 54.6g | 50.9g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.48g | 4.797g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 53.5g | 48.5g | N/A |
Sugar | 31.73g | N/A | |
Sodium | 302mg | 304mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.053mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.327mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.18mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.218mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.209mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%

31%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%

35%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)