Custard vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between custard and gingerbread?
- Custard is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is richer in iron, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Gingerbread's daily need coverage for iron is 32% higher.
- Custard has 9 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Custard has 0.52µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
- Custard contains less saturated fat.
- Custard has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.
We used Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 more CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +747.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +550% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9657.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +162.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +310% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.4% |
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Protein
~3.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
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 | -50.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +532.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1251.3% |
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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| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.88mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.683mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Fats | 4g | 16.4g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0.06µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 16.3µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.195mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 7.124g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 356kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 327mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 54mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 17.6g | 49.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 1.738mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 4.122g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 439mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Folate | 9µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 0.375mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 14µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.003g | 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
19%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins