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Italian bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian bread and Gingerbread different?

  • Italian bread is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread is richer in Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 40% higher.
  • Italian bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. While Italian bread contains 4.381mg of Vitamin B3, Gingerbread contains only 1.738mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Sodium.

Bread, italian and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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 Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.9%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +299.1%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Copper - 0.195
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.9%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +299.1%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Copper - 0.195

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 B1 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +478.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Fats +368.6%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Contains more Fats +368.6%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.3%
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 8.8g 3.9g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 50.1g 49.2g Italian bread
Calories 271kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 3.17g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 71mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 2.88mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 103mg 54mg Italian bread
Potassium 110mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 550mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.39mg Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 27.2µg 16.3µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.19mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.162mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 1.738mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.375mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 191µg 33µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.047mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg 0.124mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.151mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg 0.279mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.131mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg 0.08mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.195mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg 0.173mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg 0.087mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 4.122g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread Gingerbread
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
38%
Italian bread
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/nutrients
  2. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.