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Gingerbread vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and saffron

  • Gingerbread has more selenium; however, saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, folate, and copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1205% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 3 times more selenium than saffron. While gingerbread has 16.3µg of selenium, saffron has only 5.6µg.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.7%
Contains more IronIron +285.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4059.3%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +180.3%
Contains more WaterWater +135.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more OtherOther +118%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1560.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.683mg 28.408mg 1205%
Iron 2.88mg 11.1mg 103%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 1.01mg 63%
Magnesium 70mg 264mg 46%
Potassium 439mg 1724mg 38%
Phosphorus 54mg 252mg 28%
Selenium 16.3µg 5.6µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.429g 17%
Fats 16.4g 5.85g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Folate 33µg 93µg 15%
Protein 3.9g 11.43g 15%
Copper 0.195mg 0.328mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.067g 14%
Saturated fat 4.122g 1.586g 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.267mg 8%
Sodium 327mg 148mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.115mg 6%
Zinc 0.39mg 1.09mg 6%
Carbs 49.2g 65.37g 5%
Calcium 71mg 111mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Calories 356kcal 310kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.46mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 61.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.