Banana bread vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Banana bread and White cake
- Banana bread has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while White cake has more Calcium.
- Banana bread's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 14% higher.
- White cake contains 9 times less Vitamin A than Banana bread. Banana bread contains 106µg of Vitamin A, while White cake contains 12µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in White cake is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1073.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +66.7% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.4g
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Fats
~10.3g
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Other
~1.4g
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 326kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 4.3g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 10.5g | 10.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 62.2g |
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| Carbs | 54.6g | 63.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 43mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 134mg | 99mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 302mg | 284mg |
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| Vitamin A | 493IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A | 106µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.277mg |
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| Selenium | 12.1µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.446mg | 1.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 31µg |
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| Choline | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.237g | 3.897g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.48g | 3.692g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.13g | 2.162g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.053mg | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.15mg | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0.199mg |
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| Leucine | 0.327mg | 0.338mg |
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| Lysine | 0.18mg | 0.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.218mg | 0.228mg |
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| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.229mg |
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| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.099mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)