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Butter vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter and Gingerbread

  • Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread has more Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 232% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 49 times less Vitamin A RAE than Butter. Butter contains 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread contains 14µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingerbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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 less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Iron +14300%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +1729.2%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +1118.8%
Contains more Manganese +16975%
Contains more Selenium +1530%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Iron +14300%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +1729.2%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +1118.8%
Contains more Manganese +16975%
Contains more Selenium +1530%

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +5106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4038.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6233.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 A +5106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4038.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6233.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +394.6%
Contains more Protein +358.8%
Contains more Carbs +81900%
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Other +6150%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 Fats +394.6%
Contains more Protein +358.8%
Contains more Carbs +81900%
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Other +6150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 0.85g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 81.11g 16.4g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 717kcal 356kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Gingerbread
Calcium 24mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.02mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 2mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 24mg 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 24mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 11mg 327mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.016mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.004mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 2499IU 48IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 14µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 3µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.06µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.038mg 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.083mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.067mg 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.021mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.057mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.023mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 215mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 50.489g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 7.124g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 4.216g Gingerbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 46.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.