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Wheat flour, whole-grain vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat flour, whole-grain and Banana

  • Wheat flour, whole-grain is richer than Banana in Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Wheat flour, whole-grain covers your daily Manganese needs 165% more than Banana.
  • Wheat flour, whole-grain has 62 times more Selenium than Banana. Wheat flour, whole-grain has 61.8µg of Selenium, while Banana has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat flour, whole-grain and Bananas, raw.

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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 Calcium +580%
Contains more Iron +1284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +407.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1522.7%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Copper +425.6%
Contains more Manganese +1406.3%
Contains more Selenium +6080%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Potassium - 358
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 98% 153% 32% 0.26% 71% 137% 530% 337%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1.5% 9.8% 19% 9.4% 32% 0.13% 4.1% 26% 35% 5.5%
Contains more Calcium +580%
Contains more Iron +1284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +407.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1522.7%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Copper +425.6%
Contains more Manganese +1406.3%
Contains more Selenium +6080%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Potassium - 358

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Choline +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.367
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0.54% 14% 0% 0% 126% 38% 93% 36% 94% 33% 0% 17% 4.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 3.8% 2% 0% 29% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 15% 0% 5.3% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Choline +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +280%
Contains more Vitamin A +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1111.9%
Contains more Fats +657.6%
Contains more Carbs +215.1%
Contains more Other +90.4%
Contains more Water +597.5%
13% 3% 72% 11%
Protein: 13.21 g
Fats: 2.5 g
Carbs: 71.97 g
Water: 10.74 g
Other: 1.58 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +1111.9%
Contains more Fats +657.6%
Contains more Carbs +215.1%
Contains more Other +90.4%
Contains more Water +597.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1498.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.283 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.167 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1498.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +973.8%
Contains more Sucrose +563.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +9600%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
99%
Starch: 57.77 g
Sucrose: 0.36 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +973.8%
Contains more Sucrose +563.9%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +9600%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat flour, whole-grain Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat flour, whole-grain Banana Opinion
Net carbs 61.27g 20.24g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Protein 13.21g 1.09g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Fats 2.5g 0.33g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Carbs 71.97g 22.84g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Calories 340kcal 89kcal Wheat flour, whole-grain
Starch 57.77g 5.38g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Fructose 0.05g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 0.41g 12.23g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Fiber 10.7g 2.6g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Calcium 34mg 5mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Iron 3.6mg 0.26mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Magnesium 137mg 27mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Phosphorus 357mg 22mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Potassium 363mg 358mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Sodium 2mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 2.6mg 0.15mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Copper 0.41mg 0.078mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Manganese 4.067mg 0.27mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Selenium 61.8µg 1µg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin A 9IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.1mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.031mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.073mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin B3 4.957mg 0.665mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin B5 0.603mg 0.334mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin B6 0.407mg 0.367mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Folate 44µg 20µg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Choline 31.2mg 9.8mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.5µg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Tryptophan 0.174mg 0.009mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Threonine 0.367mg 0.028mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Isoleucine 0.443mg 0.028mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Leucine 0.898mg 0.068mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Lysine 0.359mg 0.05mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Methionine 0.228mg 0.008mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Phenylalanine 0.682mg 0.049mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Valine 0.564mg 0.047mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Histidine 0.357mg 0.077mg Wheat flour, whole-grain
Saturated Fat 0.43g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.283g 0.032g Wheat flour, whole-grain
Polyunsaturated fat 1.167g 0.073g Wheat flour, whole-grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat flour, whole-grain Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Wheat flour, whole-grain
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Wheat flour, whole-grain
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat flour, whole-grain
Wheat flour, whole-grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat flour, whole-grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168893/nutrients
  2. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.