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Gingerbread vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gingerbread and sardine

  • Gingerbread is richer in manganese and vitamin B1, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 370% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 6 times more manganese than sardine. Gingerbread contains 0.683mg of manganese, while sardine contains 0.108mg.
  • Sardine contains less saturated fat.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +807.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.3%
~equal in Potassium ~397mg
~equal in Iron ~2.92mg
~equal in Copper ~0.186mg
~equal in Sodium ~307mg

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%
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14800%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +531.3%
Contains more WaterWater +112.9%
Contains more OtherOther +72.8%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 8.94µg 370%
Selenium 16.3µg 52.7µg 66%
Phosphorus 54mg 490mg 62%
Protein 3.9g 24.62g 41%
Cholesterol 32mg 142mg 37%
Calcium 71mg 382mg 31%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.108mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.245mg 22%
Carbs 49.2g 0g 16%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.122g 1.528g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.08mg 9%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.31mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 3.869g 8%
Fats 16.4g 11.45g 8%
Magnesium 70mg 39mg 7%
Calories 356kcal 208kcal 7%
Folate 33µg 10µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 5.148g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.642mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.227mg 5%
Vitamin A 14µg 32µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.167mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Sodium 327mg 307mg 1%
Copper 0.195mg 0.186mg 1%
Iron 2.88mg 2.92mg 1%
Potassium 439mg 397mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.