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Gingerbread vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gingerbread and tart

  • Gingerbread is higher in copper and potassium, yet tart is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Tart covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 30% more than gingerbread.
  • The glycemic index of tart is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +565.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.2%

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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +203%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +173.8%
Contains more WaterWater +132.6%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.1%
~equal in Protein ~3.99g

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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25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tart DV% diff.
Vitamin A 14µg 285µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.549mg 30%
Manganese 0.683mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.878g 22%
Folate 33µg 100µg 17%
Fats 16.4g 5.99g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.38mg 15%
Copper 0.195mg 0.073mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.8mg 13%
Saturated fat 4.122g 1.393g 12%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Potassium 439mg 66mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 3.338g 9%
Carbs 49.2g 76.8g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.285mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Iron 2.88mg 3.42mg 7%
Selenium 16.3µg 12.9µg 6%
Magnesium 70mg 44mg 6%
Phosphorus 54mg 93mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 71mg 44mg 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Calories 356kcal 372kcal 1%
Sodium 327mg 361mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.28mg 1%
Protein 3.9g 3.99g 0%
Net carbs 49.2g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
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%
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 Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.