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Gingerbread vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Soy sauce different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Soy sauce is richer in Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Soy sauce is 225% higher.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +115.2%
Contains more Iron +98.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Selenium +3160%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Equal in Magnesium - 74
Equal in Potassium - 435
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Calcium +115.2%
Contains more Iron +98.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Selenium +3160%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +49%
Equal in Magnesium - 74
Equal in Potassium - 435

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Folate +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.165

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2777.2%
Contains more Carbs +898%
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Water +154.1%
Contains more Other +508.4%
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% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Fats +2777.2%
Contains more Carbs +898%
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Water +154.1%
Contains more Other +508.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7995.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1503%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7995.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1503%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 4.13g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 16.4g 0.57g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 4.93g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 53kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.4g Gingerbread
Fiber 0.8g Soy sauce
Calcium 71mg 33mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.45mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 54mg 166mg Soy sauce
Potassium 439mg 435mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 5493mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.195mg 0.043mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 16.3µg 0.5µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.033mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.297mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.148mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.124mg 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.279mg 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.131mg 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.08mg 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.173mg 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.087mg 0.174mg Soy sauce
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.073g Soy sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.088g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.263g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 5166mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.