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Sardine vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Gingerbread

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 370% higher.
  • Sardine contains 9 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Sardine contains 490mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread contains 54mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 +438%
Contains more Phosphorus +807.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.9%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +532.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 327
Equal in Copper - 0.195
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +438%
Contains more Phosphorus +807.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.9%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +532.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Sodium - 327
Equal in Copper - 0.195

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +230%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +230%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +531.3%
Contains more Water +112.9%
Contains more Other +72.8%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +531.3%
Contains more Water +112.9%
Contains more Other +72.8%
Contains more Fats +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.1%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 0g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 24.62g 3.9g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 0g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 208kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 382mg 71mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 2.88mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 490mg 54mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 307mg 327mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.39mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.108mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 52.7µg 16.3µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 48IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 14µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.162mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.738mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.375mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 10µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.06µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.047mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.124mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.151mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.279mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.131mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.08mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.195mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.173mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.087mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 1.528g 4.122g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.003g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 4.216g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.

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