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Banana bread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana bread and Yellow cake different?

  • Banana bread is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Yellow cake is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Yellow cake is 18% higher.
  • Yellow cake has less Cholesterol.

Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery are the varieties 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.6%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.9%
~equal in Sodium ~310mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.222mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1796.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +69%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g
~equal in Other ~1.35g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%

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 Yellow cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 326kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 4.3g 3.16g Banana bread
Fats 10.5g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 54.6g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 43mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 21mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 134mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.4mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.072mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 58mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 302mg 310mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 26IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 7µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.209mg 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 12.1µg 5.9µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.043mg Banana bread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.093mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 0.8mg Banana bread
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.165mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 33µg 22µg Banana bread
Trans Fat 1.313g Banana bread
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 2.237g 5.793g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 4.728g Yellow cake
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 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana bread Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.556g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana bread
Banana bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.