Gingerbread vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between gingerbread and peppermint
- The amount of vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, manganese, folate, calcium, and copper in peppermint is higher than in gingerbread.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin C needs 35% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of peppermint is 70.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Peppermint, fresh.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +31700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1644.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.75g
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
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21487.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +729.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 70kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 3.75g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 0.94g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 31.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.2g | 6.89g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 14.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 80mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 243mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 569mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 5.08mg |
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| Fiber | 8g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.329mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 31mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 4248IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 212µg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 1.176mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.706mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.338mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 114µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 0.246g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.508g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.154mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.281mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.053mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.191mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.075mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.