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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 Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +158.7%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Equal in Calcium - 77
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.8%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Selenium +158.7%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Manganese +49.2%
Equal in Calcium - 77

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 A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Folate +175.8%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Folate +175.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Water +726%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Carbs +57.8%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Water +726%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Carbs +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.8%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Gingerbread Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 3.9g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 16.4g 10.6g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 356kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 71mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.88mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 70mg 40mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 439mg 170mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 459mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.195mg 0.17mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 16.3µg 6.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 2IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.156mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 2.509g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.