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

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Important differences between Italian bread and Banana bread

  • Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese, however, Banana bread has more Vitamin A.
  • Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 40% more.
  • Italian bread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Banana bread. Italian bread has 4.381mg of Vitamin B3, while Banana bread has 1.446mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, italian 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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
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 +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.4%
Contains more IronIron +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%

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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
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 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +478.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +104.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
~equal in Carbs ~54.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +451.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian 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 Italian bread Banana bread Opinion
Calories 271kcal 326kcal Banana bread
Protein 8.8g 4.3g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 10.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 46.9g 53.5g Banana bread
Carbs 50.1g 54.6g Banana bread
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 21mg Italian bread
Potassium 110mg 134mg Banana bread
Iron 2.94mg 1.4mg Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g Banana bread
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.072mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.35mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 58mg Italian bread
Sodium 550mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 1IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.209mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg 12.1µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.172mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.2mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 1.446mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.268mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Folate 191µg 33µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 2.237g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 4.48g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 3.13g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.053mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg 0.15mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.182mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg 0.327mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.18mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg 0.094mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.218mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg 0.209mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg 0.113mg Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian 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%
Italian bread
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.