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Gingerbread vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Fajita different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Copper, however, Fajita is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Fajita is 32% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 10 times more Manganese than Fajita. While Gingerbread contains 0.683mg of Manganese, Fajita contains only 0.066mg.
  • Fajita has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +934.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +413%
Contains more Zinc +251.3%
Equal in Selenium - 16.7
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 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +446.2%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +934.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +413%
Contains more Zinc +251.3%
Equal in Selenium - 16.7

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.
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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
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% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Folate +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +186.2%
Contains more Carbs +2106.3%
Contains more Protein +375.9%
Contains more Water +152.1%
Contains more Other +15.2%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Fats +186.2%
Contains more Carbs +2106.3%
Contains more Protein +375.9%
Contains more Water +152.1%
Contains more Other +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +205.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 2.23g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 16.4g 5.73g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 2.23g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 135kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 13mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.99mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 22mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 439mg 284mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 799mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.195mg 0.03mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.066mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 33µg 4µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.124mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.279mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.131mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.08mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.173mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.087mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 32mg 88mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 2.333g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.089g Gingerbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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