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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.
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
4
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6
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +130.1%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.195
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Selenium +130.1%
Contains more Calcium +222.7%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.195

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.
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
8
:
4
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Folate +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Bread sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
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 B1 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Folate +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
3
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Water +359%
Bread sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 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 +207.7%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +72.6%
Contains more Water +359%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
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:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 65.4g 49.2g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 3.9g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 68.4g 49.2g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 356kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g Gingerbread
Fiber 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 4.28mg 2.88mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 121mg 54mg Bread sticks
Potassium 124mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 713mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.88mg 0.39mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.557mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 37.5µg 16.3µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
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
Folate 162µg 33µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.2µg Bread sticks
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
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4.122g Bread sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
48%
Bread sticks
18%
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.