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Gingerbread vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gingerbread and Potato salad

  • Gingerbread has more Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 28% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has 7 times less Manganese than Gingerbread. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of Manganese, while Potato salad has 0.101mg.
  • Potato salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Iron +343.1%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +576.2%
Contains more Selenium +297.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +273.7%
Contains more Iron +343.1%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.8%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +576.2%
Contains more Selenium +297.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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 B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +340.5%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Water +171.4%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +45.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +340.5%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Water +171.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 9.87g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 2.68g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 8.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 11.17g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 143kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 71mg 19mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.65mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 15mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 52mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 254mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 529mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.31mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.118mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.101mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 4.1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.077mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.06mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.89mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.141mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 7µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.042mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.116mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.141mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.202mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.08mg 0.066mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.135mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.172mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.062mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 68mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 2.48g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 3.737g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
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.

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.