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Gingerbread vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between gingerbread and tomato paste

  • Gingerbread has more selenium, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, tomato paste has more vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, and potassium.
  • Tomato paste's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 30% more.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index than tomato paste.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.153mg

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +3389.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +162.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10532.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2535%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.16g 27%
Fats 16.4g 0.47g 25%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21.9mg 24%
Selenium 16.3µg 5.3µg 20%
Copper 0.195mg 0.365mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.124g 0.067g 18%
Saturated fat 4.122g 0.1g 18%
Manganese 0.683mg 0.302mg 17%
Potassium 439mg 1014mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Calories 356kcal 82kcal 14%
Sodium 327mg 59mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.06mg 11%
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg 11%
Carbs 49.2g 18.91g 10%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.076mg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Vitamin A 14µg 76µg 7%
Magnesium 70mg 42mg 7%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Folate 33µg 12µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.142mg 5%
Phosphorus 54mg 83mg 4%
Calcium 71mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.216mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.153mg 1%
Protein 3.9g 4.32g 1%
Iron 2.88mg 2.98mg 1%
Net carbs 49.2g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
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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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.
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.

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.