Pasta vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and gingerbread
- Pasta has more folate; however, gingerbread is richer in iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and calcium.
- Gingerbread covers your daily iron needs 22% more than pasta.
- Gingerbread has 2 times less folate than pasta. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while gingerbread has 33µg.
- Pasta contains less saturated fat.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 ZincZinc | +43.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1083.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1729.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.9% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +458.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +144.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1461.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +706.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5645.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +882.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 4.216g | 25% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 16.4g | 24% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.88mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.683mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 70mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 439mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 356kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 33µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 49.2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.738mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.375mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 3.9g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.972g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.