Waffle vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between waffle and banana bread?
- Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12, while banana bread is higher in vitamin B6.
- Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 62% higher.
- Banana bread has 12 times less calcium than waffle. Waffle has 255mg of calcium, while banana bread has 21mg.
- Banana bread is lower in sodium.
- Waffle has a higher glycemic index (76) than banana bread (54).
We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +281.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
14.1 g
Carbs:
32.9 g
Water:
42 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
4.3 g
Fats:
10.5 g
Carbs:
54.6 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.785 g
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 | +116.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.2µg | 12.1µg | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 3.13g | 24% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.347mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 302mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.263mg | 0.172mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 4.3g | 7% |
| Carbs | 32.9g | 54.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Fats | 14.1g | 10.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 106µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.268mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.073mg | 1.446mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Folate | 46µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 2.237g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 4.48g | 2% |
| Calories | 291kcal | 326kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.265mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.9g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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
24%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.