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Gingerbread vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gingerbread and peanut butter

  • Gingerbread is richer in selenium, yet peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 71% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times more selenium than peanut butter. Gingerbread contains 16.3µg of selenium, while peanut butter contains 4.1µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +543.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.8%

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% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2176.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.5%
Contains more FatsFats +213.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 13.112mg 71%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 12.535g 55%
Fats 16.4g 51.36g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 25.941g 47%
Manganese 0.683mg 1.665mg 43%
Phosphorus 54mg 335mg 40%
Protein 3.9g 22.21g 37%
Saturated fat 4.122g 10.325g 28%
Copper 0.195mg 0.422mg 25%
Magnesium 70mg 168mg 23%
Selenium 16.3µg 4.1µg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.441mg 19%
Zinc 0.39mg 2.51mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.137mg 15%
Iron 2.88mg 1.74mg 14%
Folate 33µg 87µg 14%
Sodium 327mg 17mg 13%
Calories 356kcal 598kcal 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Choline 63mg 11%
Carbs 49.2g 22.31g 9%
Potassium 439mg 558mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.192mg 2%
Calcium 71mg 49mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.