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Orange vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange and Gingerbread?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, yet Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% higher.
  • Orange contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
Orange
Orange
1
:
9
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +77.5%
Contains more Iron +2780%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +457.1%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +2632%
Contains more Selenium +3160%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +77.5%
Contains more Iron +2780%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +457.1%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +2632%
Contains more Selenium +3160%

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.
Orange
Orange
5
:
7
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Vitamin A +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +53100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 33
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Gingerbread
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 A +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +53100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
1
:
4
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains more Water +209.8%
Contains more Protein +314.9%
Contains more Fats +13566.7%
Contains more Carbs +318.7%
Contains more Other +468.2%
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Gingerbread
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 Water +209.8%
Contains more Protein +314.9%
Contains more Fats +13566.7%
Contains more Carbs +318.7%
Contains more Other +468.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
Orange
1
:
2
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30873.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16764%
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30873.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16764%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 0.94g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 0.12g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 11.75g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 47kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 9.35g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.4g Orange
Calcium 40mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 0.1mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 10mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 14mg 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 181mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 0mg 327mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.045mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.025mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 0.5µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 225IU 48IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 53.2mg 0.1mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 30µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.015mg 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.023mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.047mg 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.02mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.04mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.018mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 4.122g Orange
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
24%
Orange
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.