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Dinner rolls vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dinner rolls and Gingerbread different?

  • Dinner rolls are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Gingerbread is higher in Magnesium.
  • Dinner rolls covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 28% more than Gingerbread.
  • Dinner rolls contain 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. Dinner rolls contain 5.367mg of Vitamin B3, while Gingerbread contains 1.738mg.
  • Dinner rolls are lower in Saturated Fat.

Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 Calcium +150.7%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.8%
Contains more Selenium +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 140% 19% 53% 13% 61% 27% 45% 76% 147%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +150.7%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +153.8%
Contains more Selenium +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.4%

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 1% 132% 87% 101% 28% 23% 76% 17% 27%
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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +178.5%
Contains more Fats +153.5%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Equal in Water - 28
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 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 +178.5%
Contains more Fats +153.5%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Equal in Water - 28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%
24% 33% 44%
Saturated Fat: 1.375 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.509 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dinner rolls Gingerbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Dinner rolls Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 50.04g 49.2g Dinner rolls
Protein 10.86g 3.9g Dinner rolls
Fats 6.47g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 52.04g 49.2g Dinner rolls
Calories 310kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 5.55g Gingerbread
Fiber 2g Dinner rolls
Calcium 178mg 71mg Dinner rolls
Iron 3.72mg 2.88mg Dinner rolls
Magnesium 26mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 122mg 54mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 139mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 467mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.99mg 0.39mg Dinner rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.582mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 26.8µg 16.3µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin A 5IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.28mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.526mg 0.19mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.374mg 0.162mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 5.367mg 1.738mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.375mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 101µg 33µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.06µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.047mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.286mg 0.124mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.151mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg 0.279mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg 0.131mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg 0.08mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0.195mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg 0.173mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg 0.087mg Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 4mg 32mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 1.375g 4.122g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.881g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.509g 4.216g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g Dinner rolls

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dinner rolls 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
41%
Dinner rolls
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dinner rolls
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls 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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.