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Egg bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between egg bread and gingerbread

  • Egg bread has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, gingerbread is higher in magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese.
  • Egg bread covers your daily need for selenium, 25% more than gingerbread.
  • Egg bread has 3 times more folate than gingerbread. While egg bread has 105µg of folate, gingerbread has only 33µg.
  • Egg bread has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, egg 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 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
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 CalciumCalcium +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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 0% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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 AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 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 ProteinProtein +143.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +173.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 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 -61.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +209.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Gingerbread DV% diff.
Selenium 30.1µg 16.3µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.162mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.19mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 4.216g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 1.738mg 19%
Folate 105µg 33µg 18%
Fats 6g 16.4g 16%
Choline 84.3mg 15%
Magnesium 19mg 70mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.302g 7.124g 12%
Saturated fat 1.593g 4.122g 11%
Protein 9.5g 3.9g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.19mg 10%
Potassium 115mg 439mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.683mg 8%
Phosphorus 106mg 54mg 7%
Cholesterol 51mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin A 63µg 14µg 5%
Copper 0.162mg 0.195mg 4%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.39mg 4%
Calories 287kcal 356kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Sodium 380mg 327mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.375mg 2%
Iron 3.04mg 2.88mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.06µg 2%
Calcium 93mg 71mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 47.8g 49.2g 0%
Net carbs 45.5g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 1.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg bread 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
39%
Egg bread
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.529g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.