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Gingerbread vs. Raisin bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and raisin bread

  • Gingerbread has more magnesium, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, raisin bread is higher in folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Raisin bread covers your daily need for folate, 18% more than gingerbread.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, raisin, enriched.

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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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
~equal in Calcium ~66mg
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg
~equal in Copper ~0.198mg
~equal in Sodium ~347mg

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% 4.7% 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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg

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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +272.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
~equal in Carbs ~52.3g

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
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Raisin 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 Raisin bread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.679g 24%
Folate 33µg 106µg 18%
Fats 16.4g 4.4g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.398mg 18%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Saturated fat 4.122g 1.081g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.339mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 2.294g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.466mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Magnesium 70mg 26mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.069mg 9%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.501mg 8%
Protein 3.9g 7.9g 8%
Phosphorus 54mg 109mg 8%
Selenium 16.3µg 20µg 7%
Potassium 439mg 227mg 6%
Calories 356kcal 274kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.72mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 71mg 66mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 49.2g 52.3g 1%
Sodium 327mg 347mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 48g N/A
Iron 2.88mg 2.9mg 0%
Sugar 5.68g N/A
Copper 0.195mg 0.198mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.387mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.287mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.516mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.128mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.329mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Raisin bread
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
29%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.