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Gingerbread vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gingerbread and Muffin

  • Gingerbread has more Iron, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 20% more than Muffin.
  • Muffin has 7 times less Magnesium than Gingerbread. Gingerbread has 70mg of Magnesium, while Muffin has 10mg.
  • Muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.37mg
~equal in Sodium ~336mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
~equal in Fats ~16.07g
~equal in Carbs ~53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Muffin
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Muffin Opinion
Calories 356kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 3.9g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 16.4g 16.07g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 49.2g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 49.2g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 32mg 30mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 70mg 10mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 44mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 121mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.3mg Gingerbread
Sugar 31.47g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.195mg 0.06mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.37mg Gingerbread
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 54mg 146mg Muffin
Sodium 327mg 336mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 14µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.683mg 0.449mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 8.2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.168mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.418mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.04mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 33µg 48µg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Gingerbread
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.844g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 4.822g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.124mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.279mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.131mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.08mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.173mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.087mg 0.128mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Gingerbread
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.