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Marble cake vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between marble cake and banana bread?

  • Marble cake is richer in phosphorus, fiber, copper, and calcium, while banana bread is higher in selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 31% higher.
  • Banana bread has 4 times less calcium than marble cake. Marble cake has 76mg of calcium, while banana bread has 21mg.
  • Banana bread is lower in sodium.

We used Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine types in this comparison.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +365.4%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.172mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.446mg
~equal in Folate ~33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more WaterWater +841.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.237g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.48g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Banana bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 275mg 58mg 31%
Selenium 2.6µg 12.1µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin A 1µg 106µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.15mg 10%
Sodium 519mg 302mg 9%
Carbs 79.5g 54.6g 8%
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g 7%
Copper 0.135mg 0.072mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Calcium 76mg 21mg 6%
Calories 416kcal 326kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 3.13g 4%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.209mg 3%
Iron 1.62mg 1.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.268mg 3%
Protein 3.4g 4.3g 2%
Fats 11.7g 10.5g 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 2.45g 2.237g 1%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Folate 36µg 33µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.446mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.172mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 4.48g 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 53.5g N/A
Potassium 123mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g N/A
Zinc 0.35mg 0.35mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.113mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.