Biscuit vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Biscuit and Gingerbread
- Biscuit has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Biscuit's daily need coverage for Calcium is 16% more.
- Biscuit has 3 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Biscuit has 164mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread has 54mg.
- Gingerbread is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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.
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Calcium
+231%
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Phosphorus
+203.7%
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Zinc
+38.5%
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Selenium
+19.6%
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Magnesium
+288.9%
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Potassium
+262.8%
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Sodium
-43.6%
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Copper
+137.8%
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Manganese
+80.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
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Calcium
+231%
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Phosphorus
+203.7%
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Zinc
+38.5%
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Selenium
+19.6%
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Magnesium
+288.9%
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Potassium
+262.8%
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Sodium
-43.6%
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Copper
+137.8%
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Manganese
+80.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
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.
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Vitamin A
+70.8%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+87.4%
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Vitamin B2
+91.4%
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Vitamin B3
+69.7%
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Folate
+84.8%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Vitamin B6
+442.9%
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Vitamin A
+70.8%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+87.4%
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Vitamin B2
+91.4%
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Vitamin B3
+69.7%
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Folate
+84.8%
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Vitamin B12
+33.3%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Vitamin B6
+442.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+79.5%
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Other
+28%
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Carbs
+10.3%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Equal in Water - 28
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
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3.2 g
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3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Protein
+79.5%
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Other
+28%
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Carbs
+10.3%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Equal in Water - 28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.216 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 49.2g |
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| Protein | 7g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 16.4g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 49.2g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 356kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 71mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 70mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 439mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 327mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.195mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.19mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.06µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.087mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 4.122g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.216g |
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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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.