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Gingerbread vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Yellow cake?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, yet Yellow cake is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 20% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types in this comparison.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
~equal in Fats ~17.75g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.214g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 356kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.9g 3.16g Gingerbread
Fats 16.4g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 49.2g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 49.2g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 32mg 16mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 70mg 20mg Gingerbread
Calcium 71mg 32mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg 187mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.03mg Gingerbread
Sugar 39.22g Gingerbread
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.195mg 0.159mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 54mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 327mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 48IU 26IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 14µg 7µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.683mg 0.222mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 5.9µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.043mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.093mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.8mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.165mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 33µg 22µg Gingerbread
Trans Fat 1.313g Gingerbread
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 4.122g 5.793g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 4.728g Yellow cake
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
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.