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Gingerbread nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Gingerbread

Gingerbread
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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86 (high)
Glycemic load 31 (high)
Insulin index ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770275/ 73
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 356
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 49.2 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 piece (1/9 of 8" square) (74 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -8.1 (alkaline)
TOP 15% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 85% of foods
TOP 18% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 82% of foods
TOP 19% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 81% of foods
TOP 19% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 81% of foods
TOP 20% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 80% of foods

Gingerbread calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 356
Calories in 1 oz 101 28.35 g

Gingerbread Glycemic index (GI)

86

Gingerbread Glycemic load (GL)

31

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89% 0%
Calcium: 71 mg of 1,000 mg 7%
Iron: 2.88 mg of 8 mg 36%
Magnesium: 70 mg of 420 mg 17%
Phosphorus: 54 mg of 700 mg 8%
Potassium: 439 mg of 3,400 mg 13%
Sodium: 327 mg of 2,300 mg 14%
Zinc: 0.39 mg of 11 mg 4%
Copper: 0.195 mg of 1 mg 22%
Manganese: 0.683 mg of 2 mg 30%
Selenium: 16.3 µg of 55 µg 30%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Potassium
439 mg
TOP 15%
Magnesium
70 mg
TOP 18%
Iron
2.88 mg
TOP 22%
Calcium
71 mg
TOP 27%
Copper
0.195 mg
TOP 32%
Sodium
327 mg
TOP 32%
Manganese
0.683 mg
TOP 35%
Selenium
16.3 µg
TOP 51%
Zinc
0.39 mg
TOP 75%
Phosphorus
54 mg
TOP 76%

Vitamin coverage chart

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%
Vitamin A: 48 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0.1 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.19 mg of 1 mg 16%
Vitamin B2: 0.162 mg of 1 mg 12%
Vitamin B3: 1.738 mg of 16 mg 11%
Vitamin B5: 0.375 mg of 5 mg 8%
Vitamin B6: 0.19 mg of 1 mg 15%
Folate: 33 µg of 400 µg 8%
Vitamin B12: 0.06 µg of 2 µg 3%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B1
0.19 mg
TOP 35%
Folate
33 µg
TOP 40%
Vitamin A
48 IU
TOP 50%
Vitamin B6
0.19 mg
TOP 50%
Vitamin C
0.1 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B2
0.162 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B3
1.738 mg
TOP 60%
Vitamin B12
0.06 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.375 mg
TOP 67%

Macronutrients chart

4% 17% 49% 27% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.9 g of 50 g
8%
Fats:
Daily Value: 25%
16.4 g of 65 g
25%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 16%
49.2 g of 300 g
16%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
28 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
2.5 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 51% 36% 33% 31% 19% 23% 34% 29% 38%
Tryptophan: 47 mg of 280 mg 17%
Threonine: 124 mg of 1,050 mg 12%
Isoleucine: 151 mg of 1,400 mg 11%
Leucine: 279 mg of 2,730 mg 10%
Lysine: 131 mg of 2,100 mg 6%
Methionine: 80 mg of 1,050 mg 8%
Phenylalanine: 195 mg of 1,750 mg 11%
Valine: 173 mg of 1,820 mg 10%
Histidine: 87 mg of 700 mg 12%

Fat type information

27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g

All nutrients for Gingerbread per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 356kcal 18% 22% 7.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 3.9g 9% 66% 1.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 16.4g 25% 20% 2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0% 53% 530 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 49.2g N/A 19% 1.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 49.2g 16% 21% 1.7 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 32mg 11% 40% 11.7 times less than EggEgg
Iron 2.88mg 36% 22% 1.1 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 71mg 7% 27% 1.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 439mg 13% 15% 3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 70mg 17% 18% 2 times less than AlmondAlmond
Copper 0.2mg 22% 32% 1.4 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.39mg 4% 75% 16.2 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 54mg 8% 76% 3.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 327mg 14% 32% 1.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 48IU 1% 50% 348 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2% 46%
Selenium 16.3µg 30% 51%
Manganese 0.68mg 30% 35%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 16% 35% 1.4 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 12% 55% 1.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.74mg 11% 60% 5.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8% 67% 3 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 15% 50% 1.6 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 3% 64% 11.7 times less than PorkPork
Folate 33µg 8% 40% 1.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 4.12g 21% 29% 1.4 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.12g N/A 23% 1.4 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.22g N/A 19% 11.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0% 86% 6.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.12mg 0% 88% 5.8 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.15mg 0% 88% 6.1 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.28mg 0% 87% 8.7 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.13mg 0% 89% 3.5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.08mg 0% 85% 1.2 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.2mg 0% 86% 3.4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.17mg 0% 88% 11.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.09mg 0% 87% 8.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 45% 486.7 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
25%
Total Fat 16g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat g
11%
Cholesterol 32mg
14%
Sodium 327mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 49g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 71mg 7%

Iron 3mg 38%

Potassium 439mg 13%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Gingerbread nutrition infographic

Gingerbread nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients

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