Gingerbread vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingerbread and taco different?
- Gingerbread is richer in iron, manganese, copper, selenium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 36% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than taco. Gingerbread contains 0.19mg of vitamin B1, while taco contains 0.05mg.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index (86) than taco (39).
Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types were 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 | +118.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +153.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +348.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1450% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.6% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.6% |
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Saturated fat
~4.384g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.93µg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.19mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.249mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 178mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 9.2µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.077mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.75mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 49.2g | 19.85g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8.86g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 3.042g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 4.411g | 7% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 209mg | 7% |
| Fats | 16.4g | 12.7g | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 33µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 397mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.122g | 4.384g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 49.2g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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