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Gingerbread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and Doughnuts

  • Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 35% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times more Magnesium than Doughnuts. Gingerbread contains 70mg of Magnesium, while Doughnuts contain 17mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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
8
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2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Calcium +77.5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +227.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Calcium +77.5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +227.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%

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
3
:
8
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +178.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin A +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +178.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
3
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +33%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +52%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
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
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +33%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Fats +52%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
1
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.915

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 45.36g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 16.4g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 49.2g 47.06g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.7g Doughnuts
Calcium 71mg 40mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.53mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 17mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 439mg 134mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 477mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Copper 0.195mg 0.09mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.333mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 10.1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 14IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 4µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.05mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.06µg
Vitamin K 9.8µg Doughnuts
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 32mg 10mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 4.122g 11.105g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 3.915g Gingerbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Doughnuts
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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.