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Gingerbread vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gingerbread and omelette?

  • Gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium, yet omelette is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 94% higher.
  • Gingerbread has 28 times more manganese than omelette. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of manganese, while omelette has 0.024mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275.2%
Contains more IronIron +94.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2745.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.3%

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% 4.7% 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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7587.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171%
Contains more WaterWater +171.9%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 32mg 313mg 94%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.024mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.76µg 29%
Vitamin A 14µg 172µg 18%
Iron 2.88mg 1.48mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.289mg 18%
Selenium 16.3µg 25.8µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.386mg 17%
Phosphorus 54mg 167mg 16%
Carbs 49.2g 0.64g 16%
Copper 0.195mg 0.063mg 15%
Magnesium 70mg 11mg 14%
Protein 3.9g 10.57g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.034mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.064mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.712g 10%
Calories 356kcal 154kcal 10%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Potassium 439mg 117mg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Sodium 327mg 155mg 7%
Fats 16.4g 11.66g 7%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 4.843g 6%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Saturated fat 4.122g 3.319g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.143mg 4%
Folate 33µg 39µg 2%
Calcium 71mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.