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Gingerbread vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Rye different?

  • Rye is higher than Gingerbread in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Rye covers your daily need of Manganese 82% more than Gingerbread.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Rye grain types were 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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
3
:
7
Rye
Rye
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +579.5%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +277.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Rye
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +195.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +579.5%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +277.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.63

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
3
:
9
Rye
Rye
Contains more Vitamin A +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
Gingerbread
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%
Rye
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Folate +15.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
3
:
2
Rye
Rye
Contains more Fats +906.1%
Contains more Water +164.2%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Rye
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +906.1%
Contains more Water +164.2%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +165.1%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
1
Rye
Rye
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Rye
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +449.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Rye Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 60.76g Rye
Protein 3.9g 10.34g Rye
Fats 16.4g 1.63g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 75.86g Rye
Calories 356kcal 338kcal Gingerbread
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Gingerbread
Fiber 15.1g Rye
Calcium 71mg 24mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.63mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 54mg 332mg Rye
Potassium 439mg 510mg Rye
Sodium 327mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 0.39mg 2.65mg Rye
Copper 0.195mg 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 0.683mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 16.3µg 13.9µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 11IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.294mg Rye
Folate 33µg 38µg Rye
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.124mg 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.279mg 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.131mg 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.08mg 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.173mg 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.087mg 0.189mg Rye
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Rye
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.197g Rye
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.208g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.767g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Rye
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
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.