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Gingerbread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and saltine cracker

  • Gingerbread has more magnesium and potassium; however, saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need for iron, 61% 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 Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more IronIron +168.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +141%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.637mg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +275.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg

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% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +925%
Contains more WaterWater +723.5%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.3%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4916.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +515.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Saltine cracker
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Saltine cracker DV% diff.
Iron 2.88mg 7.72mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.59mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.518mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.714mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.685g 24%
Fats 16.4g 1.6g 23%
Folate 33µg 124µg 23%
Sodium 327mg 849mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.122g 0.244g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.142g 17%
Protein 3.9g 10.5g 13%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Carbs 49.2g 82.3g 11%
Potassium 439mg 115mg 10%
Magnesium 70mg 26mg 10%
Selenium 16.3µg 21.4µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.085mg 8%
Phosphorus 54mg 113mg 8%
Copper 0.195mg 0.145mg 6%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.94mg 5%
Calcium 71mg 22mg 5%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Calories 356kcal 393kcal 2%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.637mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 79.6g N/A
Sugar 0.38g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.39mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.224mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.