Gingerbread vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and pita different?
- Gingerbread is higher in iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and manganese; however, pita is richer in vitamin B1 and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gingerbread is 20% higher.
- Pita has a lower glycemic index (68) than gingerbread (86).
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 | +265.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1266.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6684.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.535g | 25% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 1.2g | 23% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.4mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 0.105g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 0.166g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 9.1g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.481mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Sodium | 327mg | 536mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 275kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 55.7g | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Folate | 33µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
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 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.
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.