Gingerbread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Gingerbread and White Bread
- Gingerbread is higher in Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium, yet White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Iron.
- White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 29% more than Gingerbread.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +204.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +248.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35% |
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 | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +392.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.42g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1089.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.1% |
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 | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 3.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.2g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 49.42g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.124g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
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.