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Puff pastry vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Puff pastry and Gingerbread?

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 15% more.
  • Puff pastry has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. While Puff pastry has 3.8mg of Vitamin B3, Gingerbread has only 1.738mg.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
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 -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
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%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 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 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.7%
Contains more Fats +134.8%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 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 +89.7%
Contains more Fats +134.8%
Contains more Water +278.4%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff 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
26%
Puff pastry
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
54%
Gingerbread

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.