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Gingerbread vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gingerbread and edam

  • Gingerbread is richer in iron, manganese, and copper, yet edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for edam is 69% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 62 times more manganese than edam. Gingerbread contains 0.683mg of manganese, while edam contains 0.011mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.
  • Edam has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cheese, edam.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.5%
Contains more IronIron +554.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6109.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +929.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +861.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +892.6%

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%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2019.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2466.7%

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
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3340.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +540.8%
Contains more FatsFats +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%

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
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Edam DV% diff.
Phosphorus 54mg 536mg 69%
Calcium 71mg 731mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 1.54µg 62%
Saturated fat 4.122g 17.572g 61%
Protein 3.9g 24.99g 42%
Iron 2.88mg 0.44mg 31%
Zinc 0.39mg 3.75mg 31%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.011mg 29%
Vitamin A 14µg 243µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.665g 24%
Sodium 327mg 812mg 21%
Cholesterol 32mg 89mg 19%
Fats 16.4g 27.8g 18%
Copper 0.195mg 0.036mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.389mg 17%
Carbs 49.2g 1.43g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.037mg 13%
Magnesium 70mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.082mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.076mg 9%
Potassium 439mg 188mg 7%
Folate 33µg 16µg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Selenium 16.3µg 14.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 8.125g 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.281mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Calories 356kcal 357kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 1.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.