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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 for 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% 35% 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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1414.3%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.5mg 30%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 21%
Saturated fat 2.237g 5.793g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin A 106µg 7µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.043mg 11%
Fats 10.5g 17.75g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 4.728g 11%
Selenium 12.1µg 5.9µg 11%
Phosphorus 58mg 138mg 11%
Copper 0.072mg 0.159mg 10%
Cholesterol 43mg 16mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 2.03mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.093mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.48g 7.214g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 0.8mg 4%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Folate 33µg 22µg 3%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Calories 326kcal 379kcal 3%
Potassium 134mg 187mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g 2%
Protein 4.3g 3.16g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.165mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg 1%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.222mg 1%
Carbs 54.6g 55.36g 0%
Net carbs 53.5g 53.86g N/A
Sugar 39.22g N/A
Sodium 302mg 310mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g 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 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

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
19%
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.