Biscuit vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and banana bread
- Biscuits are higher in calcium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3, yet banana bread is higher in vitamin B6.
- Biscuits cover your daily calcium needs 21% more than banana bread.
- Biscuits contain 3 times more phosphorus than banana bread. While biscuits contain 164mg of phosphorus, banana bread contains only 58mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in banana bread is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1019% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.4% |
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Water
~29.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.237 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
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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| Calcium | 235mg | 21mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.172mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 58mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 12.1µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 106µg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 580mg | 302mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.446mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 2.237g | 9% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 10.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.13g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Folate | 61µg | 33µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 4.3g | 5% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 54.6g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.