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 for vitamin B1, 30% more than banana bread.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of banana bread is 54.
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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Carbs
~49.42g
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.533mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.61mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 4.78mg | 21% |
| Folate | 33µg | 111µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 12.1µg | 22µg | 18% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.536mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 144mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 106µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.5g | 3.33g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 1.602g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.599g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 8.85g | 9% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 490mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.237g | 0.698g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.536mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 266kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.243mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.101mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 54.6g | 49.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 134mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.539g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)