Italian bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian bread and Gingerbread different?
- Italian bread is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Gingerbread is richer in Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 40% higher.
- Italian bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. While Italian bread contains 4.381mg of Vitamin B3, Gingerbread contains only 1.738mg.
- Gingerbread has less Sodium.
Bread, italian and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +120.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +159.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +299.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +478.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +368.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +777.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.3% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 49.2g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 49.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 439mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.195mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 327mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 4.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 4.216g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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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
36%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
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.