Cheesecake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheesecake and gingerbread
- Cheesecake has more vitamin A; however, gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Cheesecake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 29% more than gingerbread.
- Cheesecake has 11 times more vitamin A than gingerbread. While cheesecake has 547IU of vitamin A, gingerbread has only 48IU.
- Gingerbread has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +536.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +387.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +357.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +875% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +387.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +213.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1035.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +578.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +791.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +265.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
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 | +21.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.88mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 4.122g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.683mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 16.3µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.195mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 4.216g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 14µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 70mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Fats | 22.5g | 16.4g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 49.2g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.06µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 327mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 0.375mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 7.124g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 5.5g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 356kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.162mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 51mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.1g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
19%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.799g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)