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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +910.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +470.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82%
Contains more IronIron +196.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.8%
~equal in Calcium ~71mg
~equal in Potassium ~439mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80426.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +297.4%
Contains more FatsFats +105.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1650%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.19mg 11755%
Copper 0.774mg 0.195mg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.216g 43%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 1.738mg 39%
Phosphorus 308mg 54mg 36%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.39mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Fats 33.7g 16.4g 27%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.683mg 24%
Iron 0.97mg 2.88mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 7.124g 24%
Protein 15.5g 3.9g 23%
Selenium 4.7µg 16.3µg 21%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Folate 75µg 33µg 11%
Magnesium 110mg 70mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.375mg 9%
Calories 522kcal 356kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.19mg 8%
Sodium 156mg 327mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Saturated fat 4.678g 4.122g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.162mg 2%
Potassium 407mg 439mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 71mg 1%
Carbs 47.4g 49.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
17%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.