Gingerbread vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and spread different?
- Gingerbread is higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, selenium, potassium, folate, and copper; however, spread is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for spread is 44% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 26 times more manganese than spread. While gingerbread contains 0.683mg of manganese, spread contains only 0.026mg.
- Gingerbread has less saturated fat.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index (0) than gingerbread (86).
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +775% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +491.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +264.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2526.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1766.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +312.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.584g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 1.12µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 1013mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.026mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 0.79mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 9.7µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 11.94g | 12% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 2.565g | 11% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 110mg | 10% |
| Folate | 33µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 7.66g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 5.977g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 235kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 7.584g | 1% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 17.34g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.73mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.