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Candy bar vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Candy bar and Gingerbread

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Manganese, and Folate, however, Gingerbread is higher in Iron, and Selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11755% more than Gingerbread.
  • Candy bar has 10 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. While Candy bar has 3.94mg of Zinc, Gingerbread has only 0.39mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar 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 Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.3%
Contains more Zinc +910.3%
Contains more Copper +296.9%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Iron +196.9%
Contains more Selenium +246.8%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Equal in Potassium - 439
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.3%
Contains more Zinc +910.3%
Contains more Copper +296.9%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Iron +196.9%
Contains more Selenium +246.8%
Equal in Calcium - 71
Equal in Potassium - 439

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 B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80426.3%
Contains more Folate +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
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% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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 B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80426.3%
Contains more Folate +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +297.4%
Contains more Fats +105.5%
Contains more Water +1650%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +297.4%
Contains more Fats +105.5%
Contains more Water +1650%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 15.5g 3.9g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 16.4g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 522kcal 356kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 71mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 110mg 70mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 54mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 156mg 327mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.39mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.195mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.683mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.738mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.375mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.19mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 33µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.047mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.124mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.151mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg 0.279mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg 0.131mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg 0.08mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.195mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.173mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg 0.087mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 7.124g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.216g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.556g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.

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