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White cake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are White cake and Gingerbread different?

  • Gingerbread is higher than White cake in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need of Iron 22% more than White cake.
  • White cake is lower in Cholesterol.

Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were 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.
White cake
White cake
3
:
7
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +343.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +191%
Contains more Manganese +146.6%
Contains more Selenium +52.3%
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Potassium +343.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +191%
Contains more Manganese +146.6%
Contains more Selenium +52.3%

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.
White cake
White cake
4
:
6
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 33
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Gingerbread
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 B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 33
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
2
:
3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Fats +59.2%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +78.6%
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Gingerbread
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 +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Fats +59.2%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Other +78.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
1
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 49.2g White cake
Protein 4.4g 3.9g White cake
Fats 10.3g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 63.2g 49.2g White cake
Calories 356kcal 356kcal
Sugar 57.39g Gingerbread
Fiber 1g White cake
Calcium 90mg 71mg White cake
Iron 1.16mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 12mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 70mg 54mg White cake
Potassium 99mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 284mg 327mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.067mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.277mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 10.7µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 42IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.162mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 31µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.06µg
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.047mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.124mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.151mg White cake
Leucine 0.338mg 0.279mg White cake
Lysine 0.204mg 0.131mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.08mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.195mg White cake
Valine 0.229mg 0.173mg White cake
Histidine 0.099mg 0.087mg White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 32mg White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 4.122g White cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White cake Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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%
White cake
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
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?
?
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.