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Gingerbread vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Butterscotch?

  • Butterscotch has less Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% higher.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Candies, butterscotch 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.
Contains more Calcium +1675%
Contains more Iron +28700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5300%
Contains more Potassium +14533.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +19400%
Contains more Manganese +68200%
Contains more Selenium +2616.7%
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1675%
Contains more Iron +28700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5300%
Contains more Potassium +14533.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.4%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +19400%
Contains more Manganese +68200%
Contains more Selenium +2616.7%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12900%
Contains more Fats +397%
Contains more Water +433.3%
Contains more Other +145.1%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%
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% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +12900%
Contains more Fats +397%
Contains more Water +433.3%
Contains more Other +145.1%
Contains more Carbs +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +743.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3355.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +743.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3355.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 3.9g 0.03g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 3.3g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 356kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 80.46g Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 4mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.01mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 0mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 1mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 3mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 391mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.001mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.001mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 0.6µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.012mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.016mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.002mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.004mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
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 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.065g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.845g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.122g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.