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Egg vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Egg and Gingerbread

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 201% more than Gingerbread.
  • Egg contains 19 times more Vitamin B12 than Gingerbread. While Egg contains 1.11µg of Vitamin B12, Gingerbread contains only 0.06µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Copper +925.6%
Contains more Selenium +89%
Contains more Calcium +42%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +248.4%
Contains more Manganese +2526.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Copper +925.6%
Contains more Selenium +89%
Contains more Calcium +42%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Potassium +248.4%
Contains more Manganese +2526.9%

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin A +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +222.6%
Contains more Water +166.5%
Contains more Fats +54.6%
Contains more Carbs +4292.9%
Contains more Other +133.6%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Protein +222.6%
Contains more Water +166.5%
Contains more Fats +54.6%
Contains more Carbs +4292.9%
Contains more Other +133.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.2%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 12.58g 3.9g Egg
Fats 10.61g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 1.12g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 155kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 1.12g Gingerbread
Calcium 50mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.19mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 10mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 172mg 54mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 124mg 327mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.39mg Egg
Copper 2mg 0.195mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 30.8µg 16.3µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 48IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 14µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.162mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.375mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 44µg 33µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.06µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.047mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.124mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.151mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.279mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.131mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.08mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.195mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.173mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.087mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 3.267g 4.122g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.003g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 341mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.855g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.