Gingerbread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and English muffin
- Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper, yet English muffin is higher in Phosphorus.
- Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than English muffin.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +811.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
~equal in
Other
~2.4g
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2258.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 46g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.89mg |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.04µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 37µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.124g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.17mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)