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Gingerbread vs. Oat bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gingerbread and Oat bread

  • Gingerbread has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Oat bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Oat bread covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 26% more than Gingerbread.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, oat bran.

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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 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84%
~equal in Calcium ~65mg
~equal in Iron ~3.12mg
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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% 0.3% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +272.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +57.1%

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Oat bread
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 Oat bread Opinion
Calories 356kcal 236kcal Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 10.4g Oat bread
Fats 16.4g 4.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 49.2g 35.3g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 39.8g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Oat bread
Magnesium 70mg 35mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 65mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 147mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 3.12mg Oat bread
Sugar 7.7g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.5g Oat bread
Copper 0.195mg 0.135mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.89mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 54mg 141mg Oat bread
Sodium 327mg 353mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 5IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 14µg 2µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.44mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.779mg Oat bread
Selenium 16.3µg 30µg Oat bread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.504mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.346mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.831mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.581mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.073mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.2µg Oat bread
Folate 33µg 81µg Oat bread
Choline 18.7mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.697g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 1.59g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.694g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.131mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.299mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.733mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.297mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.179mg Oat bread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.173mg 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.225mg Oat bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Oat 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
33%
Oat bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
62%
Oat bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.