Crackers vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crackers and gingerbread
- Crackers are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and iron, yet gingerbread is higher in selenium and magnesium.
- Crackers cover your daily phosphorus needs 28% more than gingerbread.
- Crackers contain 3 times more vitamin B2 than gingerbread. While crackers contain 0.456mg of vitamin B2, gingerbread contains only 0.162mg.
- The amount of sodium in gingerbread is lower.
- The glycemic index of crackers is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 CalciumCalcium | +69% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +359.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +272% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +178.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +791.7% |
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Other
~2.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.124g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 4.216g | 59% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 54mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.162mg | 23% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.19mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 327mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 16.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 1.738mg | 16% |
| Folate | 92µg | 33µg | 15% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 16.4g | 15% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 2.88mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Potassium | 118mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.683mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 4.122g | 7% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 3.9g | 5% |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 49.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 7.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
49%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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