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Pastry vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastry and Gingerbread

  • Pastry has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 28% more than Gingerbread.
  • Pastry has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. While Pastry has 4.168mg of Vitamin B3, Gingerbread has only 1.738mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +610%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +619.7%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +610%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +337.5%
Contains more Potassium +619.7%
Contains more Copper +71.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Fats +132.3%
Contains more Water +229.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +87.2%
Contains more Fats +132.3%
Contains more Water +229.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Gingerbread
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 Pastry Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 7.3g 3.9g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 16.4g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 551kcal 356kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.56mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 16mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 60mg 54mg Pastry
Potassium 61mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 249mg 327mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.39mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.488mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 24.2µg 16.3µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.19mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.162mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.738mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 78µg 33µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.047mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.124mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.151mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.279mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.131mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.08mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.195mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.173mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.087mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 7.124g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.216g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.521g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.