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Gingerbread vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and plantain raw

  • Gingerbread has more iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B1; however, plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need for iron, 29% more than plantain raw.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

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

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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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2266.7%
Contains more IronIron +380%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +986.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%

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.
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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +4332.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +115.5%
Contains more WaterWater +133.1%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6010.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Plantain raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.683mg 30%
Iron 2.88mg 0.6mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.069g 28%
Selenium 16.3µg 1.5µg 27%
Fats 16.4g 0.37g 25%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 18.4mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.032g 18%
Saturated fat 4.122g 0.143g 18%
Sodium 327mg 4mg 14%
Copper 0.195mg 0.081mg 13%
Calories 356kcal 122kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.052mg 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.054mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.299mg 8%
Magnesium 70mg 37mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.686mg 7%
Calcium 71mg 3mg 7%
Carbs 49.2g 31.89g 6%
Vitamin A 14µg 56µg 5%
Protein 3.9g 1.3g 5%
Phosphorus 54mg 34mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Folate 33µg 22µg 3%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Potassium 439mg 499mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.26mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.064mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.