French toast vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between french toast and gingerbread
- French toast is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is higher in manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
- French toast covers your daily cholesterol needs 28% more than gingerbread.
- French toast contains 10 times more vitamin A than gingerbread. While french toast contains 503IU of vitamin A, gingerbread contains only 48IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in gingerbread is lower.
- The glycemic index of french toast is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 CalciumCalcium | +40.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +416.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
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 | -33.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 32mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.683mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.88mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.058mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.162mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 124µg | 14µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.594g | 4.216g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.06µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 439mg | 9% |
| Fats | 10.8g | 16.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Carbs | 25g | 49.2g | 8% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 327mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.524g | 7.124g | 7% |
| Selenium | 20.1µg | 16.3µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.723g | 4.122g | 6% |
| Calories | 229kcal | 356kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.549mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Folate | 43µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.628mg | 1.738mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.204mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.305mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.375mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.621mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.413mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.188mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.389mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.419mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.179mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
25%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.