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Mixed nuts vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mixed nuts and Gingerbread

  • Gingerbread has less Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily need of Copper 79% more than Gingerbread.
  • Mixed nuts have 9 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. While Mixed nuts have 3.36mg of Zinc, Gingerbread has only 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 +64.8%
Contains more Magnesium +227.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +744.4%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +761.5%
Contains more Copper +365.1%
Contains more Manganese +198.7%
Contains more Selenium +108%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +64.8%
Contains more Magnesium +227.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +744.4%
Contains more Potassium +44%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +761.5%
Contains more Copper +365.1%
Contains more Manganese +198.7%
Contains more Selenium +108%
Contains more Iron +10.3%

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 C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Folate +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +413.8%
Contains more Fats +229%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Contains more Water +1246.2%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +413.8%
Contains more Fats +229%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Contains more Water +1246.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +299.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +246.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 20.04g 3.9g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 16.4g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 607kcal 356kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Gingerbread
Fiber 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 71mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 229mg 70mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 54mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 439mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 327mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.39mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.195mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.683mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 16.3µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.162mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.738mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.375mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.19mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 33µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.047mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.124mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.151mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.279mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.131mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.08mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.195mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.173mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.087mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 8.711g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 7.124g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 4.216g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Gingerbread
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
52%
Mixed nuts
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.589g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients
  2. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.