Chocolate vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chocolate and Gingerbread different?
- Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
- Chocolate covers your daily need of Copper 93% more than Gingerbread.
- Chocolate contains 5 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Chocolate contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
- Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat.
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +427.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +415.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +443.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +352.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2786.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +33.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +286.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 546kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 49.2g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 49.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 439mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.195mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 327mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 33µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 4.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 4.216g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
9%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.