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Gingerbread vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and Chinese broccoli

  • Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 31% more than Gingerbread.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 +414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Copper +219.7%
Contains more Manganese +158.7%
Contains more Selenium +1153.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +414.3%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains more Copper +219.7%
Contains more Manganese +158.7%
Contains more Selenium +1153.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3312.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +28100%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3312.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +28100%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +242.1%
Contains more Fats +2177.8%
Contains more Carbs +1191.3%
Contains more Other +216.5%
Contains more Water +234.1%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +242.1%
Contains more Fats +2177.8%
Contains more Carbs +1191.3%
Contains more Other +216.5%
Contains more Water +234.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1177.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 1.31g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 1.14g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.72g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 3.81g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 22kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.84g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 71mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.88mg 0.56mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 18mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 41mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 261mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.39mg
Copper 0.195mg 0.061mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.264mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 1.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 0.1mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.095mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.146mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.437mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.159mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.07mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.05g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.33g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.