Chocolate cake vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Banana bread
- Chocolate cake has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Banana bread is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 16% more than Banana bread.
- Banana bread has 3 times less Copper than Chocolate cake. Chocolate cake has 0.207mg of Copper, while Banana bread has 0.072mg.
- Banana bread contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +252.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
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Carbs
~54.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | +34.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 326kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 4.3g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 10.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 54.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 43mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.4mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.35mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 302mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 493IU |
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| Vitamin A | 106µg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 12.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.446mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.268mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 2.237g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 4.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 3.13g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.053mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.15mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.182mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.327mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.18mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.094mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.218mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.209mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.113mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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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
19%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.193g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.