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French rolls vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French rolls and Gingerbread

  • French rolls are higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Gingerbread is higher in Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • French rolls covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 28% more than Gingerbread.
  • French rolls contain 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While French rolls contain 113µg of Folate, Gingerbread contains only 33µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Rolls, french 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% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
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 +28.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +285.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
~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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 +120.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +281.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 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 -76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +263.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +405.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French rolls 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 rolls Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 277kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 8.6g 3.9g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 47g 49.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 50.2g 49.2g French rolls
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 91mg 71mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.71mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Sugar 0.31g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.2g French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.9mg 0.39mg French rolls
Phosphorus 84mg 54mg French rolls
Sodium 574mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.3mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 27.9µg 16.3µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.19mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.162mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.738mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.375mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.8µg French rolls
Folate 113µg 33µg French rolls
Choline 14.8mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 4.122g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.047mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg 0.124mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.151mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg 0.279mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg 0.131mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg 0.08mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.195mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg 0.173mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg 0.087mg French rolls
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
32%
French rolls
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls 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 rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.