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Banana bread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana bread and White Bread different?

  • Banana bread has more Vitamin A, however, White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • White Bread covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 30% more than Banana bread.

Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types were used in this article.

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +585.7%
Contains more IronIron +157.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.8%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.4%
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +215.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.8%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
~equal in Carbs ~49.42g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +647.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.8%

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 White 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 White Bread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 266kcal Banana bread
Protein 4.3g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 10.5g 3.33g Banana bread
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 46.72g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 49.42g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg White Bread
Magnesium 14mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 21mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 134mg 126mg Banana bread
Iron 1.4mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.072mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 58mg 98mg White Bread
Sodium 302mg 490mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 1IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.209mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 12.1µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.087mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 33µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Banana bread
Choline 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 2.237g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 0.599g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 1.602g Banana bread
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 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread White 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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.