Gingerbread vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between gingerbread and butter cookie
- Gingerbread has more manganese, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while butter cookie has more vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% higher.
- Butter cookie contains 6 times less magnesium than gingerbread. Gingerbread contains 70mg of magnesium, while butter cookie contains 12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in gingerbread is lower.
- Butter cookie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of butter cookie is 55, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +483.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +295.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +301.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +427.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1078.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.3% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +508.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
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
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +329.3% |
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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| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 11.051g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 117mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.982g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.17mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 165µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 8.4µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.36µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.335mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.036mg | 12% |
| Folate | 33µg | 76µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.19mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.22mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 68.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 467kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 18.8g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 6.1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 5.522g | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 327mg | 282mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.488mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.007g | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.929g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)