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Gingerbread vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 90% higher.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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 Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.7%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +274.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +2541%
Contains more Copper +253.8%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.7%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +274.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +2541%
Contains more Copper +253.8%

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 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +569.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +569.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +413.5%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +522.2%
Contains more Protein +375.6%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Other +52%
Equal in Carbs - 53.75
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +522.2%
Contains more Protein +375.6%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Other +52%
Equal in Carbs - 53.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.8%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 35.35g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 16.4g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 49.2g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 356kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 71mg 55mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 70mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 54mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 439mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 327mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.39mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.195mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.683mg 0.496mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.034mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.052mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.286mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.056mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.037mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 9µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.124mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.279mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.131mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.08mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.173mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.087mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 6.032g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Pumpkin seed
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.