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Coffeecake vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffeecake and Gingerbread different?

  • Coffeecake is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingerbread is 28% higher.
  • Coffeecake contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gingerbread. While Coffeecake contains 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, Gingerbread contains only 14µg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

Coffeecake, cheese and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
8
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Phosphorus +87%
Contains more Zinc +51.3%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +297.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Equal in Sodium - 327
Coffeecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +87%
Contains more Zinc +51.3%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.9%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +297.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Equal in Sodium - 327

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.
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
4
:
4
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin A +497.9%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
Coffeecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Gingerbread
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 +497.9%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
2
:
3
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Protein +79.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Other +92.3%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Coffeecake
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Gingerbread
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 Protein +79.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Other +92.3%
Equal in Fats - 16.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffeecake
Coffeecake
1
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
Coffeecake
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 7g 3.9g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 44.3g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 339kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 1g Coffeecake
Calcium 59mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.64mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 15mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 101mg 54mg Coffeecake
Potassium 289mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 339mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.59mg 0.39mg Coffeecake
Copper 0.052mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.172mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 13.3µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 287IU 48IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 14µg Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.375mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 39µg 33µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.06µg Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.047mg Coffeecake
Threonine 0.26mg 0.124mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.151mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.279mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.131mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.08mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.195mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.173mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.087mg Coffeecake
Cholesterol 85mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 5.391g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.003g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 7.124g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.