Nutmeg vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nutmeg and gingerbread
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and calcium, while gingerbread has more selenium.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 109% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 6 times less zinc than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.15mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in gingerbread is lower.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nutmeg is 0, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +161.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +159.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +426.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +451.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +324.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +918.8% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +349.4% |
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Carbs
~49.2g
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Other
~2.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 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 | -84.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1104.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 4.122g | 99% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.683mg | 96% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.195mg | 92% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 83% | |
| Fats | 36.31g | 16.4g | 31% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 16.3µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 70mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 54mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.39mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 71mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Folate | 76µg | 33µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 7.124g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 525kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 1.738mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 439mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.88mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 49.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
18%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 21.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.