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Cheese crackers vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese crackers and Gingerbread

  • Cheese crackers have more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Gingerbread is richer in Magnesium.
  • Cheese crackers covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 31% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 6 times less Vitamin B12 than Cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 0.34µg of Vitamin B12, while Gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, cheese, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.4%
Contains more Zinc +205.1%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +181.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Copper +56%
Contains more Manganese +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.4%
Contains more Zinc +205.1%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +181.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.4%
Contains more Copper +56%
Contains more Manganese +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
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 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Folate +360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +180.3%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Contains more Water +688.7%
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
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 Protein +180.3%
Contains more Fats +38.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Contains more Water +688.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 49.2g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 3.9g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 16.4g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 49.2g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 356kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.3g Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 71mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 2.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 200mg 54mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 973mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.19mg 0.39mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.562mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 13.5µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 156IU 48IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 14µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.162mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 1.738mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.375mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 152µg 33µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.06µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.047mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.124mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.151mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.279mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.131mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.08mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.195mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.173mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.087mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 32mg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 5.288g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 4.216g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese crackers 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
53%
Cheese crackers
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers 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.

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.

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