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Saltine cracker vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saltine cracker and Gingerbread

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Gingerbread is higher in Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 61% more than Gingerbread.
  • Saltine cracker has 4 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While Saltine cracker has 124µg of Folate, Gingerbread has only 33µg.
  • Gingerbread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 Iron +168.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +281.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.683
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +168.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +281.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.683

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 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.2%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Fats +925%
Contains more Water +723.5%
Contains more Other +13.6%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +169.2%
Contains more Carbs +67.3%
Contains more Fats +925%
Contains more Water +723.5%
Contains more Other +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4916.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.5%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4916.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +515.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 49.2g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 3.9g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 82.3g 49.2g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 356kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 7.72mg 2.88mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 113mg 54mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 849mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.94mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.637mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 21.4µg 16.3µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.19mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.162mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 1.738mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.375mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 124µg 33µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.047mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.124mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.151mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.279mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.131mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.195mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.173mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.087mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 4.122g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
44%
Saltine cracker
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.