Gingerbread vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and pot roast different?
- Gingerbread is higher in manganese and magnesium; however, pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pot roast is 86% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 68 times more manganese than pot roast. While gingerbread contains 0.683mg of manganese, pot roast contains only 0.01mg.
- Pot roast has less sodium.
- Pot roast has a lower glycemic index (0) than gingerbread (86).
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 | +268.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +343.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90% |
Contains more IronIron | +19% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6730% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1607.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +222% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3450% |
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:
28.94 g
Fats:
19.17 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.9 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-25100% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +642.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +16.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +85.4% |
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
7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.708 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +495.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 2.13µg | 86% |
Zinc | 0.39mg | 6.66mg | 57% |
Protein | 3.9g | 28.94g | 50% |
Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.01mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 32mg | 116mg | 28% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 0.708g | 23% |
Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
Selenium | 16.3µg | 27µg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 54mg | 174mg | 17% |
Carbs | 49.2g | 0g | 16% |
Saturated fat | 4.122g | 7.548g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 4.105mg | 15% |
Magnesium | 70mg | 19mg | 12% |
Sodium | 327mg | 47mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.059mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.195mg | 0.099mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.283mg | 7% |
Iron | 2.88mg | 2.42mg | 6% |
Folate | 33µg | 9µg | 6% |
Potassium | 439mg | 231mg | 6% |
Calcium | 71mg | 16mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.571mg | 4% |
Fats | 16.4g | 19.17g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 8.175g | 3% |
Calories | 356kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 49.2g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.124mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.279mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.131mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.173mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%

57%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.426g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)