Gingerbread vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and American cheese different?
- Gingerbread is higher in iron and manganese; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for American cheese is 97% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 17 times more manganese than American cheese. While gingerbread contains 0.683mg of manganese, American cheese contains only 0.041mg.
- Gingerbread has less cholesterol.
- American cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than gingerbread (86).
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +357.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +323.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1565.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1371.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +538.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1087% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +251.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1229.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 71mg | 1045mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 641mg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 18.057g | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 1.5µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 1671mg | 58% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 18.13g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.041mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.63mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 250µg | 26% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 31.79g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 100mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 1.286g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 2.49mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.046mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 3.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.076mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.054mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 20.2µg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 33µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.234mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 8.236g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
17%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.935g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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