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Apple pie vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple pie and Gingerbread different?

  • Gingerbread has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingerbread is 22% higher.

Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
9
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Calcium +545.5%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +575.4%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +323.9%
Contains more Manganese +275.3%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Calcium +545.5%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +575.4%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +323.9%
Contains more Manganese +275.3%

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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
2
:
7
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
4
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Water +86.4%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +86.4%
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +177.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple pie Gingerbread
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 1.9g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 11g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 34g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 237kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.21mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 7mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 24mg 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 65mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 266mg 327mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.046mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.182mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 124IU 48IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 14µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.1mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 4µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.054mg 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.129mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.07mg 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.032mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.084mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.038mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 4.122g Apple pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.216g Gingerbread

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Apple pie
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.