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Gingerbread vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gingerbread and Tomato sauce

  • Gingerbread has more Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Tomato sauce is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Tomato sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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.
Contains more Calcium +407.1%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +504.4%
Contains more Selenium +2616.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +407.1%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +504.4%
Contains more Selenium +2616.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +6900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +225%
Contains more Fats +5366.7%
Contains more Carbs +826.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Water +226%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +225%
Contains more Fats +5366.7%
Contains more Carbs +826.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Water +226%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16090.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3384.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16090.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3384.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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 sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 3.81g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 1.2g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.3g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 5.31g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 24kcal Gingerbread
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 71mg 14mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.96mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 15mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 27mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 297mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.115mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.113mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 0.6µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.024mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.065mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.991mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.309mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.098mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 9µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.009mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.037mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.025mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.034mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.037mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.008mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.036mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.025mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.02mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.044g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.121g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Gingerbread
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
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 ($)
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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.