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Gingerbread vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Bread sticks?

  • Gingerbread has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus than Bread sticks.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread sticks, plain types in this comparison.

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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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
6
:
4
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +130.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.188
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +130.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.188

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
4
:
8
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Folate +390.9%
Gingerbread
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%
Bread sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Folate +390.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
3
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Water +359%
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +60%
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Bread sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Water +359%
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
1
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Bread sticks
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 Gingerbread Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 3.9g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 16.4g 9.5g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 356kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Gingerbread
Fiber 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 71mg 22mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 70mg 32mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 121mg Bread sticks
Potassium 439mg 124mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 713mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.195mg 0.188mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.557mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.073mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.124mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.279mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.131mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.08mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.173mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.087mg 0.258mg Bread sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.41g Bread sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.568g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 3.628g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Bread sticks
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
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.