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Gingerbread vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between gingerbread and curry powder

  • Gingerbread contains less manganese, iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B5 than curry powder.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 331% higher.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of curry powder is 5, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Spices, curry powder.

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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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +639.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.5%
Contains more IronIron +563.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +515.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1105.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.2%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +17.1%
Contains more WaterWater +218.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +182.8%

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.683mg 8.3mg 331%
Fiber 53.2g 213%
Iron 2.88mg 19.1mg 203%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Copper 0.195mg 1.2mg 112%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Calcium 71mg 525mg 45%
Phosphorus 54mg 367mg 45%
Magnesium 70mg 255mg 44%
Selenium 16.3µg 40.3µg 44%
Zinc 0.39mg 4.7mg 39%
Potassium 439mg 1170mg 22%
Protein 3.9g 14.29g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.07mg 14%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Sodium 327mg 52mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.122g 1.648g 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.26mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 3.056g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.105mg 7%
Folate 33µg 56µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 8.782g 4%
Fats 16.4g 14.01g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.2mg 3%
Calories 356kcal 325kcal 2%
Carbs 49.2g 55.83g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.176mg 1%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.474g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 81)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.