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Gingerbread vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and crab meat

  • Gingerbread has more manganese, iron, and vitamin B1; however, crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 477% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 31 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While gingerbread has 4.122g of saturated fat, crab meat has only 0.133g.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains more IronIron +278.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1607.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +506.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1853.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~63mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +964.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +396.2%
Contains more WaterWater +177%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3750.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +686.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 11.5µg 477%
Copper 0.195mg 1.182mg 110%
Zinc 0.39mg 7.62mg 66%
Selenium 16.3µg 40µg 43%
Sodium 327mg 1072mg 32%
Phosphorus 54mg 280mg 32%
Protein 3.9g 19.35g 31%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.04mg 28%
Iron 2.88mg 0.76mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.536g 25%
Fats 16.4g 1.54g 23%
Saturated fat 4.122g 0.133g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.185g 17%
Carbs 49.2g 0g 16%
Calories 356kcal 97kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.053mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.055mg 8%
Cholesterol 32mg 53mg 7%
Potassium 439mg 262mg 5%
Folate 33µg 51µg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.34mg 2%
Magnesium 70mg 63mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 71mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.