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Wheat Bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat Bread and Gingerbread

  • Gingerbread contains less Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate than Wheat Bread.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Wheat Bread. Wheat Bread contains 6.25mg of Vitamin B3, while Gingerbread contains 1.738mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingerbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted 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 Calcium +132.4%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Zinc +276.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.6%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.195
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +132.4%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Zinc +276.9%
Contains more Manganese +101.6%
Contains more Selenium +104.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +232.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Fats +284.1%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Equal in Other - 2.5
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 Protein +232.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Fats +284.1%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +599.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +599.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 49.2g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 3.9g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 55.77g 49.2g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 6.42g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 71mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.88mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 188mg 54mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 601mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.47mg 0.39mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.195mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.683mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 16.3µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.19mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.162mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 1.738mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0.375mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 86µg 33µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.047mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.124mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.151mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg 0.279mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg 0.131mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.08mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.195mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg 0.173mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.087mg Wheat Bread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0.989g 4.122g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 4.216g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
38%
Wheat Bread
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.