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Gingerbread vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Beetroot?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Beets, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
9
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +343.8%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +107.6%
Contains more Selenium +2228.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +343.8%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +107.6%
Contains more Selenium +2228.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
7
:
5
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4800%
Contains more Folate +230.3%
Gingerbread
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%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +512.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4800%
Contains more Folate +230.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
4
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +142.2%
Contains more Fats +9547.1%
Contains more Carbs +414.6%
Contains more Other +131.5%
Contains more Water +212.8%
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +142.2%
Contains more Fats +9547.1%
Contains more Carbs +414.6%
Contains more Other +131.5%
Contains more Water +212.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6926.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22162.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6926.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 6.76g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 1.61g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.17g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 9.56g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 43kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 6.76g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 71mg 16mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.8mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 23mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 40mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 325mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.39mg 0.35mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.075mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.329mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 0.7µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 33IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.031mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.04mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.334mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.155mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.067mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.019mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.048mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.068mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.058mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.018mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.046mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.056mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.021mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.027g Beetroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.032g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.06g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.