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Gingerbread vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gingerbread and spinach raw

  • Gingerbread has more selenium, vitamin B1, and copper; however, spinach raw is higher in vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 187% 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 Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1530%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~49mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +487.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.195mg

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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4105.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1255.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +226.4%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71140%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2455.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Spinach raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin A 14µg 469µg 51%
Folate 33µg 194µg 40%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 28.1mg 31%
Selenium 16.3µg 1µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.165g 27%
Fats 16.4g 0.39g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.01g 18%
Saturated fat 4.122g 0.063g 18%
Calories 356kcal 23kcal 17%
Carbs 49.2g 3.63g 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Sodium 327mg 79mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.078mg 9%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.897mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Copper 0.195mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.065mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.724mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Potassium 439mg 558mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 99mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.189mg 2%
Protein 3.9g 2.86g 2%
Iron 2.88mg 2.71mg 2%
Magnesium 70mg 79mg 2%
Phosphorus 54mg 49mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.53mg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.195mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.