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French bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French bread and Gingerbread?

  • Gingerbread has less Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus than French bread.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 27% higher.
  • French bread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. French bread has 5.38mg of Vitamin B3, while Gingerbread has 1.738mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 IronIron +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.2%

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +324.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more FatsFats +666.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1745.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +408%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French bread Gingerbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 French bread Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 319kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 13g 3.9g French bread
Fats 2.14g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 49.2g French bread
Carbs 61.93g 49.2g French bread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg French bread
Magnesium 31mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 47mg 71mg Gingerbread
Potassium 140mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.87mg 2.88mg French bread
Sugar 3.59g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.1g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.39mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 54mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 29.7µg 16.3µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.19mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.162mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 1.738mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.375mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.5µg French bread
Folate 140µg 33µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 4.122g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.047mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.124mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.151mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.279mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.131mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.08mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.195mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.173mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.087mg French bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French 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
36%
French bread
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French bread
French bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.