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Fruitcake vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fruitcake and banana bread different?

  • Fruitcake is higher in fiber and iron; however, banana bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for banana bread is 18% higher.
  • Fruitcake contains 3 times more fiber than banana bread. While fruitcake contains 3.7g of fiber, banana bread contains only 1.1g.
  • Fruitcake has less saturated fat.

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +505%
~equal in Manganese ~0.209mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +65%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -53.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.48g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Banana bread DV% diff.
Selenium 2µg 12.1µg 18%
Cholesterol 5mg 43mg 13%
Vitamin A 7µg 106µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.172mg 10%
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g 10%
Sodium 101mg 302mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2.07mg 1.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.048g 2.237g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 1.446mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.1µg 4%
Folate 20µg 33µg 3%
Protein 2.9g 4.3g 3%
Carbs 61.6g 54.6g 2%
Copper 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Fats 9.1g 10.5g 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.268mg 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.35mg 1%
Phosphorus 52mg 58mg 1%
Potassium 153mg 134mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 21mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 4.48g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 3.13g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 324kcal 326kcal 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 53.5g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Manganese 0.22mg 0.209mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 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
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana bread
Banana bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.