Gingerbread vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and meatball different?
- Gingerbread is richer in selenium and magnesium, while meatball is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and folate.
- Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 62% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index (86) than meatball (0).
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Meatballs, meatless types were 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 | +288.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1937.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +361.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +537% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +393.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
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:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +515% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +438.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
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
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.7% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.938mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 1.5µg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.706mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 344mg | 41% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 21g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 30% | |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 0.8µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% | |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 8g | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.8mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 1.425g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 2.188g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 33µg | 78µg | 11% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 9g | 11% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 550mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.16mg | 9% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 197kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 180mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 4.666g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
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.