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Gingerbread vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Potato flour different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Manganese, however, Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato flour is 45% higher.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Potato flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more IronIron +108.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1381.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg
~equal in Calcium ~65mg
~equal in Copper ~0.197mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more FatsFats +4723.5%
Contains more WaterWater +329.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2710.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%

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 flour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Potato flour Opinion
Calories 356kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 3.9g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 16.4g 0.34g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 49.2g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 49.2g 83.1g Potato flour
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Potato flour
Magnesium 70mg 65mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 65mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 2.88mg 1.38mg Gingerbread
Sugar 3.52g Gingerbread
Fiber 5.9g Potato flour
Copper 0.195mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.39mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 54mg 168mg Potato flour
Sodium 327mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.683mg 0.313mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 1.1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.051mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 25µg Gingerbread
Choline 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.008g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.15g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.124mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.279mg 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.131mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.08mg 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.173mg 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.087mg 0.166mg Potato flour
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Potato flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Gingerbread
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.