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Gingerbread vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gingerbread and cervelat

  • Gingerbread is richer in magnesium and iron, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 227% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 5 times more magnesium than cervelat. Gingerbread contains 70mg of magnesium, while cervelat contains 14mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +688.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +556.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9066.7%

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1377.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +347.4%
Contains more FatsFats +85.5%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 5.5µg 227%
Sodium 327mg 1300mg 42%
Saturated fat 4.122g 11.51g 34%
Manganese 0.683mg 30%
Protein 3.9g 17.45g 27%
Fats 16.4g 30.43g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.2g 20%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.56mg 20%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 16.6mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.31mg 16%
Carbs 49.2g 3.33g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 12.97g 15%
Cholesterol 32mg 74mg 14%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Magnesium 70mg 14mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.33mg 13%
Iron 2.88mg 2.04mg 11%
Folate 33µg 2µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Phosphorus 54mg 111mg 8%
Selenium 16.3µg 20.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Calcium 71mg 9mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Copper 0.195mg 0.15mg 5%
Potassium 439mg 260mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 356kcal 362kcal 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 973mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.