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Murray Vanilla Wafers vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Murray Vanilla Wafers and Gingerbread different?

  • Murray Vanilla Wafers are higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Gingerbread is richer in Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Murray Vanilla Wafers is 19% higher.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While Murray Vanilla Wafers contain 88µg of Folate, Gingerbread contains only 33µg.
  • Gingerbread has less Saturated Fat.

MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer 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 +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +422.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +422.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%

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 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
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 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Water +582.9%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
Equal in Fats - 16.4
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 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 +48.2%
Contains more Water +582.9%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
Equal in Fats - 16.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.7%
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Murray Vanilla Wafers Gingerbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Murray Vanilla Wafers Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 71.5g 49.2g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 4g 3.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Fats 17.4g 16.4g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Carbs 72.9g 49.2g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calories 461kcal 356kcal Murray Vanilla Wafers
Sugar 31.5g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.4g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calcium 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 42mg 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 84mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 401mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.42mg 0.19mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.162mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B3 2.6mg 1.738mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 88µg 33µg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 1mg 32mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Trans Fat 0.25g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 5.7g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 6.6g 4.216g Murray Vanilla Wafers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Murray Vanilla Wafers 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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.578g)
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

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.