Gingerbread vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between gingerbread and baby food
- Gingerbread contains less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and copper than baby food.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 558% higher.
- Baby food contains 5 times less saturated fat than gingerbread. Gingerbread contains 4.122g of saturated fat, while baby food contains 0.769g.
- Baby food has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of baby food is 56, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +932.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1549.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +515.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +625.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1577.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1897.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.3% |
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:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +272.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +317.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32% |
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
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +490.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
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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| Iron | 2.88mg | 47.5mg | 558% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 34.714mg | 206% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 2.717mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 2.438mg | 187% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 733mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 392mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 30% | |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 2.4mg | 18% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 4.4g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 1.697g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 12.2g | 17% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 25.9µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.334mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 0.769g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 1.206g | 15% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 1.074mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 73.4g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 33µg | 43µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 379kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 439mg | 437mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.286mg | 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%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)