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French bread vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French bread and Banana bread different?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Banana bread is richer in Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from French bread is 32% higher.
  • French bread contains 4 times more Folate than Banana bread. While French bread contains 140µg of Folate, Banana bread contains only 33µg.
  • Banana bread has less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine are the varieties used 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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.8%
Contains more IronIron +176.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
~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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +324.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +202.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +65.7%
Contains more FatsFats +390.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1060.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Banana bread Opinion
Calories 319kcal 326kcal Banana bread
Protein 13g 4.3g French bread
Fats 2.14g 10.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 58.83g 53.5g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 54.6g French bread
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg French bread
Magnesium 31mg 14mg French bread
Calcium 47mg 21mg French bread
Potassium 140mg 134mg French bread
Iron 3.87mg 1.4mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Banana bread
Fiber 3.1g 1.1g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.072mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.35mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 58mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 0IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.209mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 12.1µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.172mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.2mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 1.446mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.268mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 33µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 2.237g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 3.13g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.053mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.15mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.182mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.327mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.18mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.094mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.218mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.209mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.113mg French bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.735g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.