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Gingerbread vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gingerbread and Potato bread?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 45% more.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, potato types 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 Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +71.6%
Contains more Calcium +164.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +583.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +269.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains less Sodium -12.8%
Contains more Copper +107.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +71.6%
Contains more Calcium +164.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +583.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +269.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.188

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +424%
Contains more Protein +220.5%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +424%
Contains more Protein +220.5%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Carbs - 47.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 40.77g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 16.4g 3.13g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 47.07g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 266kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 9.38g Gingerbread
Fiber 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 71mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 2.88mg 2.25mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 28mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 439mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 327mg 375mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.195mg 0.094mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.253mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 9.5µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.188mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.106mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.25mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 33µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.173mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.143mg Potato bread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0g Potato bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Gingerbread
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.