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

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A recap on differences between multigrain bread and banana bread

  • Multigrain bread is higher than banana bread in manganese, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily manganese needs 87% more than banana bread.
  • Multigrain bread contains 7 times more fiber than banana bread. While multigrain bread contains 8.1g of fiber, banana bread contains only 1.1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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 +507.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.6%
Contains more IronIron +94.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +428.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +325.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +953.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.1%

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 +237.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65%
Contains more FatsFats +128.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.9%
~equal in Water ~29.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 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 -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +442.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Multigrain 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 Multigrain bread Banana bread DV% diff.
Manganese 2.201mg 0.209mg 87%
Selenium 35.8µg 12.1µg 43%
Fiber 8.1g 1.1g 28%
Phosphorus 247mg 58mg 27%
Copper 0.307mg 0.072mg 26%
Protein 14.52g 4.3g 20%
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.446mg 18%
Magnesium 85mg 14mg 17%
Iron 2.72mg 1.4mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Zinc 1.85mg 0.35mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.15mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.826g 4.48g 9%
Calcium 111mg 21mg 9%
Folate 70µg 33µg 9%
Fats 4.6g 10.5g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 3.13g 7%
Saturated fat 0.948g 2.237g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.172mg 6%
Sodium 414mg 302mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Potassium 250mg 134mg 3%
Fructose 2.67g 3%
Calories 288kcal 326kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.268mg 2%
Carbs 47.11g 54.6g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 39.01g 53.5g N/A
Sugar 6.94g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.604mg 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.432mg 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 0.113mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain 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
26%
Multigrain bread
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.