Gingerbread vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gingerbread and pineapple cake
- Gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1.
- Pineapple cake covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12734% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than pineapple cake. While gingerbread contains 0.19mg of vitamin B6, pineapple cake contains only 0.034mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pineapple cake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +438.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +292% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +458.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +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:
3.5 g
Fats:
12.1 g
Carbs:
50.5 g
Water:
32.3 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
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Carbs
~50.5g
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
2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.282 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 153mg | 12734% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.35mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 13mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 9.4µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.087mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 12.1g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 3.282g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 5.194g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 2.915g | 5% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 120mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 62µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 82mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.202mg | 3% |
| Folate | 33µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 319kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.08µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 50.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 49.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 327mg | 319mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g | 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%
2952%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.