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Gingerbread vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Merlot different?

  • Gingerbread is higher than Merlot in Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need of Iron 30% more than Merlot.
  • Gingerbread contains 82 times more Sodium than Merlot. Gingerbread contains 327mg of Sodium, while Merlot contains 4mg.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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 Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +526.1%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +245.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Copper +1672.7%
Contains more Manganese +417.4%
Contains more Selenium +8050%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
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 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +526.1%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +245.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Copper +1672.7%
Contains more Manganese +417.4%
Contains more Selenium +8050%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +675.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5471.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1860.2%
Contains more Water +209.3%
Contains more Other +333.2%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +5471.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1860.2%
Contains more Water +209.3%
Contains more Other +333.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 2.51g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 0.07g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 2.51g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 83kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.62g Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 8mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.46mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 12mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 23mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 127mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 0.39mg 0.14mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.011mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.132mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 0.2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.005mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.031mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.224mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.03mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.057mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
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 Merlot
Saturated Fat 4.122g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.