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Ramen noodle soup vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ramen noodle soup and banana bread

  • Ramen noodle soup has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, and manganese; however, banana bread has more vitamin A.
  • Ramen noodle soup's daily need coverage for sodium is 68% more.
  • Ramen noodle soup has 4 times more vitamin B3 than banana bread. Ramen noodle soup has 5.401mg of vitamin B3, while banana bread has 1.446mg.
  • Banana bread is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry 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 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
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 +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +193.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
~equal in Calcium ~21mg

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% 0.33% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
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 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +251.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 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 +136.5%
Contains more FatsFats +67.5%
Contains more OtherOther +290%
Contains more WaterWater +347.9%
~equal in Carbs ~54.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 37% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ramen noodle soup Banana bread DV% diff.
Sodium 1855mg 302mg 68%
Iron 4.11mg 1.4mg 34%
Saturated fat 8.117g 2.237g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.401mg 1.446mg 25%
Starch 55.97g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.448mg 0.172mg 23%
Folate 116µg 33µg 21%
Selenium 23.1µg 12.1µg 20%
Manganese 0.63mg 0.209mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin A 1µg 106µg 12%
Protein 10.17g 4.3g 12%
Fats 17.59g 10.5g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.15mg 9%
Phosphorus 115mg 58mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.9µg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.1g 7%
Calories 440kcal 326kcal 6%
Copper 0.126mg 0.072mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.1µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 3.13g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.156g 4.48g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.268mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Zinc 0.6mg 0.35mg 2%
Carbs 60.26g 54.6g 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.7mg 2%
Potassium 181mg 134mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Net carbs 57.36g 53.5g N/A
Calcium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.327mg 0%
Lysine 0.18mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.113mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.056g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ramen noodle soup 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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
19%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Ramen noodle soup
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 1553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.88g)
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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/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.