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Gingerbread vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gingerbread and Multigrain bread

  • Gingerbread has less Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +374.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.72mg

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%
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% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.365mg

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +256.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
~equal in Carbs ~47.11g
~equal in Other ~2.31g

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +762.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 356kcal 288kcal Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 16.4g 4.6g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 49.2g 39.01g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 47.11g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 70mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 71mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 439mg 250mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.72mg Gingerbread
Sugar 6.94g Gingerbread
Fiber 8.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.195mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 54mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 327mg 414mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.683mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 16.3µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.243mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.142mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.365mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Folate 33µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.826g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.035g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.173mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Multigrain bread
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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.