Banana bread vs Banana cake
Overall, Banana bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Banana bread | Banana cake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 345 kcal | 434 kcal |
| Fat | 13 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 28 g | 33.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 1.3 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Additives | 6 | 7 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Banana bread has 21% fewer calories (345 kcal vs 434 kcal).
- Banana bread has 43% less fat (13 g vs 23 g).
- Banana cake has 24% less saturated fat (3.8 g vs 5 g).
- Banana bread has 17% less sugar (28 g vs 33.8 g).
- Banana bread has no salt, while Banana cake has 1 g.
- Banana bread has 46% more fiber (2.4 g vs 1.3 g).
- Banana bread has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Banana bread lists: Soybeans.
- Only Banana cake lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
Banana bread
Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), purée de banane 26%, sucre, ŒUF de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), pépite de chocolat 5,9% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines de SOJA, arôme naturel de vanille), beurre (LAIT), huile de colza, amidon de maïs, poudres à lever (carbonates de sodium, tartrate monopotassique), antioxydant: acide ascorbique, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN) malté. Peut contenir des traces de: fruits à coque.
Banana cake
Sucre, farine de blé, huile de colza, oeuf", 8% purée de banane, 6% noix, graisse de palme, farine amidon de blé, humectant: glycérol; eau, sirop de glucose déshydraté, poudres à lever: diphosphates, carbonates de sodium; émulsifiants mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, stéaroyl-2-lactylate de sodium, polysorbate 60, sucreoesters d'acides gras; sirop de glucose, correcteur d'acidité tes de sodium; acidifiant: acide citrique; arôme naturel, sel, épaississant: gomme xanthane; sirop de glucose-fructose, lait en poudre écrémé.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Banana bread or Banana cake?
Overall, Banana bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Banana bread has fewer calories: 345 kcal versus 434 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Banana bread has less sugar: 28 g versus 33.8 g per 100 g.