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.
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% |
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 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
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
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
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
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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

119%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

94%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?

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.