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Gingerbread vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingerbread and Truffle

  • Gingerbread is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Truffle is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Truffle is 55% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 +123.9%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.183
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Calcium +123.9%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.183

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +15.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +15.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2146.6%
Contains more Water +89.2%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Contains more Protein +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Fats +2146.6%
Contains more Water +89.2%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Contains more Protein +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 2.91g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 16.4g 0.73g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 356kcal 284kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 71mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 2.88mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 70mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 54mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 439mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 327mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 0.39mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.195mg 0.183mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 16.3µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.015mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.112mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Truffle
Saturated Fat 4.122g Truffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.