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Marble cake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marble cake and Gingerbread

  • Marble cake has more Phosphorus, however, Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Marble cake covers your daily need of Phosphorus 32% more than Gingerbread.
  • Marble cake has 2 times more Sodium than Gingerbread. While Marble cake has 519mg of Sodium, Gingerbread has only 327mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix and Cake, gingerbread, 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 Phosphorus +409.3%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +256.9%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +391.4%
Contains more Selenium +526.9%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.3%
Contains more Iron +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Potassium +256.9%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +391.4%
Contains more Selenium +526.9%
Equal in Calcium - 71

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 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Folate - 33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +803.2%
Equal in Other - 2.5
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +40.2%
Contains more Water +803.2%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 76.6g 49.2g Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 11.7g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 79.5g 49.2g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 356kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 71mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 18mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 275mg 54mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 519mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.135mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.139mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 2.6µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 2IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 36µg 33µg Marble cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.047mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.22mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.133mg 0.131mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.164mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.065mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 2.45g 4.122g Marble cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marble cake 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
14%
Marble cake
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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

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.