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Dough vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dough and Gingerbread

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Gingerbread is higher in Potassium.
  • Dough covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 43% more than Gingerbread.
  • Dough contains 4 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While Dough contains 123µg of Folate, Gingerbread contains only 33µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +275.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +75.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.5%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +275.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.7%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%

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.
Dough
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.6%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Fats +577.7%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +175.6%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Fats +577.7%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1868%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.1%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1868%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough 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 Dough Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 49.2g Dough
Protein 10.75g 3.9g Dough
Fats 2.42g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 51.88g 49.2g Dough
Calories 272kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.2g Dough
Calcium 52mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.91mg 2.88mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 105mg 54mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 602mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.04mg 0.39mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.577mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 28.6µg 16.3µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.19mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.162mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.738mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.375mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 123µg 33µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.7µg Dough
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 0mg 32mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 0.529g 4.122g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 4.216g Gingerbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.