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Chocolate vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Gingerbread different?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 93% more than Gingerbread.
  • Chocolate contains 5 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Chocolate contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were 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.
Contains more Iron +178.5%
Contains more Magnesium +108.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +427.2%
Contains more Manganese +107.8%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +443.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +178.5%
Contains more Magnesium +108.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +415.4%
Contains more Copper +427.2%
Contains more Manganese +107.8%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains more Selenium +443.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 48
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 B12 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Fats +90.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Water +2786.6%
Contains more Other +47.1%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +25.1%
Contains more Fats +90.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.3%
Contains more Water +2786.6%
Contains more Other +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.1%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 49.2g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 3.9g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 16.4g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 49.2g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 356kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Gingerbread
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 8.02mg 2.88mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 70mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 54mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 439mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 327mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.39mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.195mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.683mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 50IU 48IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.06µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 8mg 32mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 7.124g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.216g Gingerbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.