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Coca-Cola vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coca-Cola and Gingerbread?

  • Coca-Cola has less Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.

We used Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +3450%
Contains more Iron +2518.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +21850%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Copper +19400%
Contains more Manganese +34050%
Contains more Selenium +16200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +3450%
Contains more Iron +2518.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +21850%
Contains more Zinc +1850%
Contains more Copper +19400%
Contains more Manganese +34050%
Contains more Selenium +16200%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +222.5%
Contains more Protein +5471.4%
Contains more Fats +81900%
Contains more Carbs +414.6%
Contains more Other +6150%
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 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 Water +222.5%
Contains more Protein +5471.4%
Contains more Fats +81900%
Contains more Carbs +414.6%
Contains more Other +6150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 0.07g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 0.02g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 9.56g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 37kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 8.97g Gingerbread
Calcium 2mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.11mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 0mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 10mg 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 2mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 4mg 327mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.001mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.002mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 0.1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 0µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Coca-Cola
Saturated Fat 0g 4.122g Coca-Cola
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.