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Coconut vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coconut and gingerbread

  • Coconut has more manganese and copper; however, gingerbread is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Coconut covers your daily saturated fat needs 128% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 2 times less copper than coconut. Coconut has 0.435mg of copper, while gingerbread has 0.195mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 CopperCopper +123.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +104.2%
Contains more WaterWater +67.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +399.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1051.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Gingerbread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 4.122g 116%
Fiber 9g 36%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.683mg 36%
Copper 0.435mg 0.195mg 27%
Fats 33.49g 16.4g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 4.216g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 7.124g 14%
Sodium 20mg 327mg 13%
Carbs 15.23g 49.2g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Selenium 10.1µg 16.3µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.162mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.19mg 10%
Magnesium 32mg 70mg 9%
Phosphorus 113mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 1.738mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.39mg 6%
Iron 2.43mg 2.88mg 6%
Calcium 14mg 71mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Potassium 356mg 439mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.375mg 2%
Folate 26µg 33µg 2%
Protein 3.33g 3.9g 1%
Calories 354kcal 356kcal 0%
Net carbs 6.23g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 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
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.