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Cracker vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cracker and Gingerbread

  • Cracker is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron, yet Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Cracker covers your daily Phosphorus needs 28% more than Gingerbread.
  • Cracker contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Gingerbread. While Cracker contains 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, Gingerbread contains only 0.162mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, 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 +69%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +143.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +143.3%

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 B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Water +791.7%
Equal in Other - 2.5
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +70.3%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Water +791.7%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 59g 49.2g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 3.9g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 16.4g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 49.2g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 356kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 71mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.88mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 248mg 54mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 726mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.39mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.491mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 6.7µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.19mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.162mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.738mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.375mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 92µg 33µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.047mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.124mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.151mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.279mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.08mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.195mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.173mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.087mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.216g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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%
Cracker
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.