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Gingerbread vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Apple pie different?

  • Gingerbread has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 than Apple pie.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingerbread is 22% higher.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour are the varieties 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 +545.5%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +575.4%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +323.9%
Contains more Manganese +275.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +545.5%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +575.4%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +323.9%
Contains more Manganese +275.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%

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 B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Contains more Water +86.4%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Fats +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Other +177.8%
Contains more Water +86.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.797
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.797

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 32.4g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 1.9g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 11g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 34g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 237kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 71mg 11mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.21mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 7mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 24mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 65mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.39mg 0.16mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.046mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.182mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.134mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.158mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.123mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.119mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.038mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 4µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.01µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.026mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.054mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.073mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.129mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.07mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.032mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.088mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.084mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.038mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.797g Apple pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 4.388g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.198g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Apple pie
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
18%
Gingerbread
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.