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Gingerbread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingerbread and Tortilla

  • Gingerbread contains less Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 53% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +540.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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% 2.9% 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 0% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +68%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.3%
Contains more OtherOther +77.6%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Tortilla Opinion
Calories 356kcal 310kcal Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 16.4g 9.76g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 49.2g 36.09g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 45.89g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 70mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 71mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 439mg 262mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.63mg Gingerbread
Sugar 2.44g Gingerbread
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.195mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.39mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 54mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 327mg 512mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 5IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 33µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.122g 4.878g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.062g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.992g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.124mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.279mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.131mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.08mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.173mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.087mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.756g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.