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Oat bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oat bread and Gingerbread

  • Oat bread has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Oat bread covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 26% more than Gingerbread.
  • Oat bread has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Gingerbread. While Oat bread has 4.831mg of Vitamin B3, Gingerbread has only 1.738mg.
  • Oat bread has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, oat bran 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
~equal in Calcium ~71mg
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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% 0.3% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +57.1%
Contains more FatsFats +272.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 g
27% 46% 27%
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 -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat bread Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 236kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 10.4g 3.9g Oat bread
Fats 4.4g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 35.3g 49.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 39.8g 49.2g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Oat bread
Magnesium 35mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 65mg 71mg Gingerbread
Potassium 147mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.12mg 2.88mg Oat bread
Sugar 7.7g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.5g Oat bread
Copper 0.135mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.89mg 0.39mg Oat bread
Phosphorus 141mg 54mg Oat bread
Sodium 353mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 5IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.44mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.779mg 0.683mg Oat bread
Selenium 30µg 16.3µg Oat bread
Vitamin B1 0.504mg 0.19mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.346mg 0.162mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 4.831mg 1.738mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.375mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.2µg Oat bread
Folate 81µg 33µg Oat bread
Choline 18.7mg Oat bread
Saturated Fat 0.697g 4.122g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.59g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.694g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.131mg 0.047mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.124mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.399mg 0.151mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.733mg 0.279mg Oat bread
Lysine 0.297mg 0.131mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.179mg 0.08mg Oat bread
Phenylalanine 0.518mg 0.195mg Oat bread
Valine 0.461mg 0.173mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.225mg 0.087mg Oat bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat bread Gingerbread
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
33%
Oat bread
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Oat bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat bread
Oat bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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.

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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.