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Gingerbread vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Flax?

  • Gingerbread has less Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Selenium than Flax.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 121% higher.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Seeds, flaxseed types in this comparison.

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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
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +259.2%
Contains more Iron +99%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1088.9%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +1012.8%
Contains more Copper +525.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.8%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +259.2%
Contains more Iron +99%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1088.9%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +1012.8%
Contains more Copper +525.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.8%

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.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
3
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +70.4%
Contains more Water +302.3%
Contains more Protein +369%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +48.4%
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
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +70.4%
Contains more Water +302.3%
Contains more Protein +369%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Other +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
0
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.527
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +581.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.527

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Flax Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 1.58g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 18.29g Flax
Fats 16.4g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 49.2g 28.88g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Gingerbread
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 71mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2.88mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 70mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 54mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 439mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 327mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.39mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.195mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.683mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 16.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.161mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 33µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.124mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.279mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.131mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.08mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.173mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.087mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
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 - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.