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Gingerbread vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and Brussels sprout

  • Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Brussels sprout is 94% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +918.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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% 2.9% 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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +84900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1470.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +449.7%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%
Contains more WaterWater +207.1%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30873.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3529%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Brussels sprout Opinion
Calories 356kcal 43kcal Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 3.38g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.3g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Net carbs 49.2g 5.15g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 8.95g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 70mg 23mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 42mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 389mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.4mg Gingerbread
Sugar 2.2g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Copper 0.195mg 0.07mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 54mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 327mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 48IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.683mg 0.337mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 1.6µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.139mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.09mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.745mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.309mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Folate 33µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.023g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 153g Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.037mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.12mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.132mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.152mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.08mg 0.032mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.098mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.155mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.076mg Gingerbread
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Brussels sprout
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
76%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.06g)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.