Gingerbread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gingerbread and Graham cracker different?
- Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, and Potassium, however, Graham cracker is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Graham cracker is 19% higher.
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +726% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.8% |
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +183.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 430kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 6.69g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 10.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.2g | 74.26g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 77.66g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 40mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 3.78mg |
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| Sugar | 24.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.17mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.96mg |
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| Starch | 46.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 185mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 459mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 1.019mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 4.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 91µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Choline | 5.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 1.633g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.124g | 2.509g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 5.388g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg |
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| Fructose | 0.99g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
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.