Gingerbread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Gingerbread and Wafer
- Gingerbread has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
- Wafer covers your daily need of Copper 30% more than Gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 16 times more Cholesterol than Wafer. While Gingerbread has 32mg of Cholesterol, Wafer has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +522.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.241g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.153g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.2g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.124g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.128mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
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.