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Gingerbread vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and Pineapple cake

  • Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 12734% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pineapple cake. While Gingerbread contains 0.19mg of Vitamin B6, Pineapple cake contains only 0.034mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pineapple cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Potassium +292%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.1%
Contains more Selenium +73.4%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Equal in Sodium - 319
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Iron +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +438.5%
Contains more Potassium +292%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +95.1%
Contains more Selenium +73.4%
Contains more Calcium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Equal in Sodium - 319

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 B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.156
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +427.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +35.5%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 50.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.9g 3.5g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 12.1g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 356kcal 319kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 71mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 2.88mg 1.48mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 13mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 82mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 439mg 112mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.31mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.35mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 9.4µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.156mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.202mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.034mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 26µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.043mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.117mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.147mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.264mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.08mg 0.074mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.167mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.081mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 5.194g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 3.282g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.