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Bread sticks vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bread sticks and Gingerbread?

  • Gingerbread has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus than Bread sticks.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Bread sticks have 5 times more Folate than Gingerbread. Bread sticks have 162µg of Folate, while Gingerbread has 33µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Sodium.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.195mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +390.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 ProteinProtein +207.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more FatsFats +72.6%
Contains more WaterWater +359%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 412kcal 356kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 3.9g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 65.4g 49.2g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 49.2g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 22mg 71mg Gingerbread
Potassium 124mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 4.28mg 2.88mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Gingerbread
Fiber 3g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.88mg 0.39mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 54mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 37.5µg 16.3µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.19mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.162mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.738mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.375mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 33µg Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.122g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.047mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.124mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.151mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.279mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.131mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.08mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.195mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.173mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.087mg Bread sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Gingerbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Bread sticks
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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.

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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.