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Gingerbread vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gingerbread and Mackerel

  • Gingerbread has more Manganese, and Iron, however, Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 789% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 34 times more Manganese than Mackerel. While Gingerbread has 0.683mg of Manganese, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +373.3%
Contains more Iron +83.4%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +3315%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +414.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Selenium +216.6%
Equal in Potassium - 401
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +373.3%
Contains more Iron +83.4%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +3315%
Contains more Magnesium +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +414.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Selenium +216.6%
Equal in Potassium - 401

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 B1 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31566.7%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +1550%
Contains more Vitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +511.5%
Contains more Water +90.3%
Contains more Other +102.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.81
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +511.5%
Contains more Water +90.3%
Contains more Other +102.8%
Equal in Fats - 17.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.006
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.176
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.006
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 0g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 16.4g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 49.2g 0g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 262kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 15mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.57mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 54mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 439mg 401mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.39mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.195mg 0.094mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.02mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 48IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.159mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 33µg 2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.124mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.279mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.131mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.08mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.173mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.087mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 32mg 75mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 4.176g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 7.006g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.