Banana Loaf vs Merendina
Overall, Banana Loaf has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Banana Loaf | Merendina |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 309 kcal | 411 kcal |
| Fat | 3.4 g | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 16 g | 38 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Additives | 5 | 13 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Banana Loaf has 25% fewer calories (309 kcal vs 411 kcal).
- Banana Loaf has 83% less fat (3.4 g vs 20 g).
- Banana Loaf has 94% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 12 g).
- Banana Loaf has 58% less sugar (16 g vs 38 g).
- Banana Loaf has 54% more fiber (3.9 g vs 1.8 g).
- Banana Loaf has 46% more protein (7.8 g vs 4.2 g).
- Banana Loaf has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Merendina lists: Eggs, Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Banana Loaf
Fortified _Wheat_ Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)), Water, Sweetened Banana Flavoured Pieces 11% (Fructose-glucose Syrup, Concentrated Pear Purée, Concentrated Banana Purée, Humectant (Glycerol), Sugar, _Wheat_ Fibre, Palm Fat, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Malic Acid, Natural Flavouring, Concentrated Lemon Juice), Sugar, Banana Purée 9.9%, Maize Starch, Vegetable Fat (Rapeseed, Palm), Dextrose, Salt, Yeast, Flavourings, Preservative (Calcium Propionate), Colour (Lutein).
Merendina
Sucre, Huile Végétale Non Hydrogénée (Palme, Palmiste, Soja), Farine de Blé, Œuf, Humectants (Glycérine, Sorbitol), Sirop de Glucose, Cacao Maigre en Poudre, Perméat de Lactosérum (de Lait), Amidon de Maïs, Emulsifiants (de Source Végétale) (Mono - et Diglycérides D'Acides Gras, Lecithine de Soja), Poudres à Lever (Pyrophosphate de Sodium Acide, Bicarbonate de Sodium), Correcteur d'Acidité (Acide Citrique), Conservateurs (Sorbate de Potassium, Acide Sorbique), Sel, Arome Artificiel (Chocolat), Epaississant (Gomme Xanthane), CONTIENT CEUF, LAIT, BLE (GLUTEN), SOJA
FAQ
Which is healthier: Banana Loaf or Merendina?
Overall, Banana Loaf 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 Loaf has fewer calories: 309 kcal versus 411 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Banana Loaf has less sugar: 16 g versus 38 g per 100 g.