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Gingerbread vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gingerbread and bologna sausage?

  • Gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, and copper, yet bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
  • Gingerbread has 19 times more manganese than bologna sausage. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of manganese, while bologna sausage has 0.036mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Bologna sausage has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bologna, pork 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.
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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +545.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.2%
Contains more IronIron +274%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1797.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +420.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.4%

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 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1450%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.157mg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6639.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +116.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.93µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.523mg 28%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.036mg 28%
Iron 2.88mg 0.77mg 26%
Sodium 327mg 907mg 25%
Protein 3.9g 15.3g 23%
Carbs 49.2g 0.73g 16%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.03mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.9mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.107g 14%
Magnesium 70mg 14mg 13%
Copper 0.195mg 0.08mg 13%
Phosphorus 54mg 139mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.122g 6.839g 12%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.72mg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Folate 33µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 9.732g 7%
Selenium 16.3µg 12.7µg 7%
Calcium 71mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.27mg 6%
Calories 356kcal 247kcal 5%
Potassium 439mg 281mg 5%
Fats 16.4g 19.87g 5%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.157mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.482mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.