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Gingerbread vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and Balsamic vinegar

  • Gingerbread is higher than Balsamic vinegar in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 27% more than Balsamic vinegar.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 Calcium +163%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +292%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +421.4%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +292%
Contains more Zinc +387.5%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +421.4%
Contains less Sodium -93%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +695.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +188.9%
Contains more Water +173%
Contains more Other +141.2%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +695.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +188.9%
Contains more Water +173%
Contains more Other +141.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 17.03g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 0.49g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 17.03g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 88kcal Gingerbread
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 27mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.72mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 12mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 19mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 112mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.39mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.026mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.131mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Balsamic vinegar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Gingerbread
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.