Banana vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bananas and pound cake
- Bananas are richer in vitamin B6, while pound cake is higher in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and choline.
- Bananas cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than pound cake.
- Bananas are lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +840% |
| Contains more IronIron | +469.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +536.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +919.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +240% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +569.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +189.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +358.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4130.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9337.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4583.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +564% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1369.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +222.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1183.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3200% |
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Galactose
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.036mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 3.419g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 140mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 1.48mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.249mg | 14% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 353kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 53.64g | 10% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 5g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Folate | 20µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.33g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 149mg | 6% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 17.36g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 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
15%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.