The Calories in Diabetic & Heart-Healthy Banana Nut Bread

The Calories in Diabetic & Heart-Healthy Banana Nut Bread
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Diabetic banana nut bread is a sugar-free alternative to regular banana nut bread. Due to the lack of sugar, diabetic foods usually contain fewer calories.

Ingredients

Typical ingredients in a diabetic-friendly banana nut bread are flour, soda, baking powder, salt, sugar substitute, butter, vanilla, eggs, pecans and bananas.

Nutritional Value

Although the diabetic version of banana nut bread is a lower calorie alternative than regular banana nut bread, it still doesn't provide you with much nutritional value. One slice of this banana nut bread yields 6g of fat, 2g of protein, 28g of carbohydrates and 184mg of sodium. Because it has no saturated fat, it's a healthier treat for your heart than other cakes.

Total Calories

One slice of diabetic-friendly banana nut bread has approximately 174 calories.

References

Article reviewed by Elizabeth Ahders Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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