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Gingerbread vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and English muffins

  • Gingerbread is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from English muffins is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +302.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +129.6%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +302.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +129.6%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.2%
Contains more Folate +184.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
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 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.2%
Contains more Folate +184.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +870.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +46.2%
Contains more Protein +127.4%
Contains more Water +55.6%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +870.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Other +46.2%
Contains more Protein +127.4%
Contains more Water +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1760.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1760.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 40.67g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 16.4g 1.69g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 44.17g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 227kcal Gingerbread
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 71mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.88mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 70mg 24mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 439mg 109mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 425mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.195mg 0.135mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.505mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.363mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.054mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.04µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.124mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.279mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.131mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.08mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.173mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.087mg 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.733g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.383g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.498g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.