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Danish pastry vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and banana bread

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, phosphorus, folate, and manganese, yet banana bread is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for danish pastry is 23% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 2 times more phosphorus than banana bread. Danish pastry contains 108mg of phosphorus, while banana bread contains 58mg.
  • Banana bread contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86%
Contains more FatsFats +108.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.8%
~equal in Water ~29.2g
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
23% 45% 32%
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 +152.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Banana bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Banana bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.794g 2.237g 21%
Fats 21.9g 10.5g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 4.48g 17%
Selenium 18.9µg 12.1µg 12%
Vitamin A 35µg 106µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.15mg 8%
Phosphorus 108mg 58mg 7%
Cholesterol 23mg 43mg 7%
Folate 60µg 33µg 7%
Protein 8g 4.3g 7%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.209mg 6%
Carbs 37.2g 54.6g 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.2mg 5%
Sodium 417mg 302mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.1µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.13g 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.35mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.446mg 3%
Calories 374kcal 326kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.172mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.072mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 134mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.268mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 53.5g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Fiber 1g 1.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.113mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Banana bread
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
22%
Danish pastry
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.557g)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.