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Gingerbread vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and Cranberry

  • Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Cranberry is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingerbread is 33% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 515 times more Saturated Fat than Cranberry. Gingerbread contains 4.122g of Saturated Fat, while Cranberry contains 0.008g.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cranberries, 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.
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +1152.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.9%
Contains more Potassium +448.8%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +248.2%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +16200%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +1152.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.9%
Contains more Potassium +448.8%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +248.2%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +16200%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +13900%
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1620.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +13900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +747.8%
Contains more Fats +12515.4%
Contains more Carbs +311%
Contains more Other +1983.3%
Contains more Water +211.9%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +747.8%
Contains more Fats +12515.4%
Contains more Carbs +311%
Contains more Other +1983.3%
Contains more Water +211.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39477.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7565.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39477.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7565.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Cranberry
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 Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 8.37g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 0.46g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.13g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 11.97g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 46kcal Gingerbread
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 71mg 8mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.23mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 6mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 11mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 80mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.39mg 0.09mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.056mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.267mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 0.1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.012mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.02mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.101mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.295mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.057mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.003mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.028mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.033mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.053mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.039mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.003mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.036mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.045mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.018mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.008g Cranberry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.018g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.055g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Cranberry
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
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
8%
Cranberry

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 - 4.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.