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Doughnuts vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between doughnuts and banana bread?

  • Doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, banana bread is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B6.
  • Doughnuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% more.
  • Banana bread contains 4 times less phosphorus than doughnuts. Doughnuts contain 260mg of phosphorus, while banana bread contains 58mg.
  • Banana bread has less saturated fat.
  • Banana bread has a lower glycemic index (54) than doughnuts (75).

We used Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine types 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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +80.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +348.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg

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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +137.4%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 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 +90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Banana bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.105g 2.237g 40%
Phosphorus 260mg 58mg 29%
Fats 24.93g 10.5g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.172mg 18%
Folate 92µg 33µg 15%
Iron 2.53mg 1.4mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Vitamin A 4µg 106µg 11%
Cholesterol 10mg 43mg 11%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.544g 4.48g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 1.446mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.15mg 8%
Sodium 477mg 302mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.8µg 8%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Manganese 0.333mg 0.209mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 3.13g 5%
Calories 434kcal 326kcal 5%
Selenium 10.1µg 12.1µg 4%
Carbs 47.06g 54.6g 3%
Copper 0.09mg 0.072mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g 2%
Protein 5.31g 4.3g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.268mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.1µg 2%
Calcium 40mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.35mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 45.36g 53.5g N/A
Potassium 134mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 18.15g 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 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts 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
32%
Doughnuts
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.