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Gingerbread vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and avocadoes

  • Gingerbread has more iron, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need for iron, 29% more than avocadoes.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +491.7%
Contains more IronIron +423.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +381%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +476.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.2%
Contains more WaterWater +161.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Avocado
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Avocado DV% diff.
Iron 2.88mg 0.55mg 29%
Selenium 16.3µg 0.4µg 29%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.142mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.389mg 20%
Vitamin K 21µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.816g 16%
Carbs 49.2g 8.53g 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 14%
Sodium 327mg 7mg 14%
Folate 33µg 81µg 12%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.067mg 10%
Calories 356kcal 160kcal 10%
Magnesium 70mg 29mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.122g 2.126g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 9.799g 7%
Calcium 71mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.257mg 5%
Protein 3.9g 2g 4%
Choline 14.2mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Fats 16.4g 14.66g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.13mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 7µg 1%
Copper 0.195mg 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 439mg 485mg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Phosphorus 54mg 52mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.738mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Avocado
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
17%
Gingerbread
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.