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Feta vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Feta and Gingerbread

  • Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Feta covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 68% more than Gingerbread.
  • Feta contains 7 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. While Feta contains 2.88mg of Zinc, Gingerbread contains only 0.39mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta 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 Calcium +594.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +524.1%
Contains more Zinc +638.5%
Contains more Iron +343.1%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +608.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Copper +509.4%
Contains more Manganese +2339.3%
Equal in Selenium - 16.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +594.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +524.1%
Contains more Zinc +638.5%
Contains more Iron +343.1%
Contains more Magnesium +268.4%
Contains more Potassium +608.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Copper +509.4%
Contains more Manganese +2339.3%
Equal in Selenium - 16.3

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.
Feta
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Contains more Vitamin A +779.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2716.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Equal in Folate - 33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 +779.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2716.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Water +97.2%
Contains more Other +108%
Contains more Carbs +1102.9%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Protein +264.4%
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Water +97.2%
Contains more Other +108%
Contains more Carbs +1102.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +613.4%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +613.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 14.21g 3.9g Feta
Fats 21.28g 16.4g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 264kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 4.09g Gingerbread
Calcium 493mg 71mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 19mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 337mg 54mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 917mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 2.88mg 0.39mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.028mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 15µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 422IU 48IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 14µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.162mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.375mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.19mg Feta
Folate 32µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.06µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.047mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.124mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.151mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.279mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.131mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.08mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.195mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.173mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.087mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 14.946g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.