Gingerbread vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between gingerbread and currants
- Gingerbread has more selenium, iron, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, currants are richer in vitamin C.
- Currants cover your daily vitamin C needs 45% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of currants is 25.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Currants, red and white, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +438.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2616.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1638% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +485.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +40900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +256.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +199.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25342.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4690.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 41mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 0.6µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.088g | 28% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 0.2g | 25% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.186mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 0.017g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 0.028g | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 56kcal | 15% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 13mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 13.8g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.107mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Folate | 33µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 1.4g | 5% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 275mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 71mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.