Gingerbread vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and oatmeal different?
- Gingerbread is higher in selenium, copper, potassium, and magnesium; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 39% higher.
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) are the varieties 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 | +169.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +619.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1105.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +200.1% |
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
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1722% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +889.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 5.96mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.426g | 25% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 1.36g | 23% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 5µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 0.226g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 0.391g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.066mg | 14% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 68kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 130µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 11.67g | 13% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 49mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 61mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 3.025mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.558mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 2.37g | 3% |
| Folate | 33µg | 44µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.317mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.057mg | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
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.