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Gingerbread vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and Tomato

  • Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Gingerbread covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Tomato.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 +610%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +230.5%
Contains more Manganese +499.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +610%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +536.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +230.5%
Contains more Manganese +499.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1635.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +13600%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1635.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +13600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343.2%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Carbs +1164.8%
Contains more Other +390.2%
Contains more Water +237.6%
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% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +343.2%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Carbs +1164.8%
Contains more Other +390.2%
Contains more Water +237.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22880.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4979.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22880.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4979.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 2.69g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 0.88g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 0.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 3.89g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 18kcal Gingerbread
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 71mg 10mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 0.27mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 11mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 24mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 237mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.39mg 0.17mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg 0.059mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.114mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.037mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.019mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.594mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.089mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 15µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.006mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.027mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.018mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.025mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.027mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.006mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.027mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg 0.018mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.014mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.028g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.031g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.083g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.