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Gingerbread vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gingerbread and Puff pastry?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, yet Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 15% more.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types 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 +610%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +608.1%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +38%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.6
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +610%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +608.1%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +38%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.6

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 A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Folate +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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +134.8%
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +134.8%
Equal in Carbs - 45.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.2%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +427.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 44.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 16.4g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 49.2g 45.7g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 71mg 10mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.6mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 16mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 439mg 62mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.39mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.195mg 0.115mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.495mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 48IU 1IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.019mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.124mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.279mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.131mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.08mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.173mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.087mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 4.122g 5.502g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.