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Gingerbread vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gingerbread and Cream cheese

  • Gingerbread has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 80% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 62 times more Manganese than Cream cheese. While Gingerbread has 0.683mg of Manganese, Cream cheese has only 0.011mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cheese, cream.

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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 Iron +2518.2%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains more Copper +983.3%
Contains more Manganese +6109.1%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.1%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Equal in Sodium - 314
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 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +2518.2%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Potassium +232.6%
Contains more Copper +983.3%
Contains more Manganese +6109.1%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +36.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.1%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Equal in Sodium - 314

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 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1809.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
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 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1809.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2214.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +791.3%
Contains more Other +96.9%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Water +87.9%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +791.3%
Contains more Other +96.9%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Water +87.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 5.52g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 16.4g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 49.2g 5.52g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 350kcal Gingerbread
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 2.88mg 0.11mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 9mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 439mg 132mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.195mg 0.018mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.011mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 8.6µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.023mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.091mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.056mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 9µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.124mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.279mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.131mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.08mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.173mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.087mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 32mg 101mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 20.213g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.483g Gingerbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Cream cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.