Banana cake vs Banana bread
Overall, Banana bread has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Banana cake | Banana bread |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 434 kcal | 225 kcal |
| Fat | 23 g | 13.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 33.8 g | 26 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 5.9 g |
| Additives | 7 | 5 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Nuts | Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Banana bread has 48% fewer calories (225 kcal vs 434 kcal).
- Banana bread has 40% less fat (13.8 g vs 23 g).
- Banana bread has 63% less saturated fat (1.4 g vs 3.8 g).
- Banana bread has 23% less sugar (26 g vs 33.8 g).
- Banana bread has 34% less salt (0.6 g vs 1 g).
- Banana cake has 23% more fiber (1.3 g vs 1 g).
- Banana bread has 19% more protein (5.9 g vs 4.8 g).
- Banana bread has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Banana cake lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
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.
Banana bread
Purée de banane (25 %) (Banane, Régulateur d'acidité (E330, E300)), Farine de _blé_, Sucre, _Crème_ sure (_Crème_, Matières solides de _lait_, ferments), Huile de Canola, Eau, Poudre d'_œufs_ entiers, poudres à lever (E500, E450) , Amidon de _blé_, sel, arôme naturel, conservateur (E202), vitamines (thiamine, folate).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Banana cake or Banana bread?
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: 225 kcal versus 434 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Banana bread has less sugar: 26 g versus 33.8 g per 100 g.