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Banana bread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Banana bread and Wafer?

  • Banana bread is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A, while Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 43% higher.
  • Wafer has 35 times less Vitamin A than Banana bread. Banana bread has 106µg of Vitamin A, while Wafer has 3µg.
  • Wafer is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cookies, chocolate wafers types in this comparison.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more IronIron +186.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233%

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%
Wafer
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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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4830%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.09µg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +548.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

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
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.865g

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 Wafer
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 Wafer Opinion
Calories 326kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 4.3g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 10.5g 14.2g Wafer
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 54.6g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 43mg 2mg Wafer
Magnesium 14mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 21mg 31mg Wafer
Potassium 134mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 1.4mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.072mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 0.35mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 58mg 132mg Wafer
Sodium 302mg 580mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 10IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 3µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.209mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 12.1µg 5.7µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.051mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.09µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 33µg 47µg Wafer
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 2.237g 4.241g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.15mg 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.327mg 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.18mg 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.094mg 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.209mg 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.113mg 0.128mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.002g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.004g)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.