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Gingerbread vs. Egg bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gingerbread and Egg bread

  • Gingerbread has more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Egg bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Egg bread covers your daily need of Selenium 25% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 4 times more Potassium than Egg bread. While Gingerbread has 439mg of Potassium, Egg bread has only 115mg.
  • Egg bread has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, egg.

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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 Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +281.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Contains more Calcium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
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 28% 114% 14% 46% 11% 50% 22% 54% 66% 165%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +281.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.9%
Contains more Copper +20.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Contains more Calcium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
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 13% 6% 12% 0% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 79% 13% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Equal in Carbs - 47.8
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +173.3%
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Equal in Carbs - 47.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.106 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +281.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Egg bread
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 Egg bread Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 45.5g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 9.5g Egg bread
Fats 16.4g 6g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 47.8g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 287kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 1.78g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.3g Egg bread
Calcium 71mg 93mg Egg bread
Iron 2.88mg 3.04mg Egg bread
Magnesium 70mg 19mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 106mg Egg bread
Potassium 439mg 115mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 380mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.79mg Egg bread
Copper 0.195mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.5mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 30.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin A 48IU 211IU Egg bread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 63µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.26mg Egg bread
Vitamin D 16IU Egg bread
Vitamin D 0.4µg Egg bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.438mg Egg bread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.436mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.848mg Egg bread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.282mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.064mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 105µg Egg bread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg Egg bread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.112mg Egg bread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.306mg Egg bread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.394mg Egg bread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.692mg Egg bread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.311mg Egg bread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.189mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.475mg Egg bread
Valine 0.173mg 0.443mg Egg bread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.21mg Egg bread
Cholesterol 32mg 51mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.593g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.012g Egg bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Egg bread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 2.302g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.106g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Egg bread
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
38%
Egg bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
57%
Egg bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.