Biscuit vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Biscuit and Gingerbread
- Biscuit has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Biscuit's daily need coverage for Calcium is 16% more.
- Biscuit has 3 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Biscuit has 164mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread has 54mg.
- Gingerbread is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +231% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +442.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.3% |
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Fats
~16.4g
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Water
~28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.122g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.124g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.216g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 7g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 49.2g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 49.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 439mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.195mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 327mg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.06µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 33µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 4.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.216g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.