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Gingerbread vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gingerbread and squid

  • Gingerbread is higher in manganese, yet squid is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 223% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread contains 17 times more saturated fat than squid. While gingerbread contains 4.122g of saturated fat, squid contains only 0.236g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +153.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.1%
Contains more IronIron +276.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +411.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +787.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +974.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +449.7%

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%
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +1071.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +732.8%
Contains more WaterWater +118.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%

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
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4297.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1473.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 5.4µg 223%
Selenium 16.3µg 89.6µg 133%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 1.729mg 121%
Iron 2.88mg 10.84mg 100%
Copper 0.195mg 0.998mg 89%
Phosphorus 54mg 580mg 75%
Cholesterol 32mg 224mg 64%
Protein 3.9g 32.48g 57%
Zinc 0.39mg 3.46mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.268g 26%
Fats 16.4g 1.4g 23%
Vitamin A 14µg 203µg 21%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.209mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.122g 0.236g 18%
Sodium 327mg 744mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.162g 17%
Carbs 49.2g 1.64g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.017mg 14%
Calcium 71mg 180mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.9mg 11%
Calories 356kcal 158kcal 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 8.5mg 9%
Potassium 439mg 637mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.27mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.189mg 3%
Folate 33µg 24µg 2%
Magnesium 70mg 60mg 2%
Net carbs 49.2g 1.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 192mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.