Gingerbread vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gingerbread and arugula
- Gingerbread is higher in selenium, iron, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1, yet arugula is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Arugula covers your daily vitamin A needs 46% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread contains 54 times more selenium than arugula. While gingerbread contains 16.3µg of selenium, arugula contains only 0.3µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in arugula is lower.
- The glycemic index of arugula is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Arugula, raw.
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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 | +48.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +331.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +469.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.9% |
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:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2384.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1247.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +227.5% |
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
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14438.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1221.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
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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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 0.3µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.319g | 26% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 0.66g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 0.049g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 0.086g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.46mg | 18% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 25kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Folate | 33µg | 97µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.321mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 3.65g | 15% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.076mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 119µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.044mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.305mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.073mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 160mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.9g | 2.58g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 369mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.437mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.