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Peanut butter vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peanut butter and gingerbread

  • Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet gingerbread is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 71% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 6 times more zinc than gingerbread. Peanut butter contains 2.51mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +543.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +297.6%

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +654.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +469.5%
Contains more FatsFats +213.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2176.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 1.738mg 71%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 4.216g 55%
Fats 51.36g 16.4g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 7.124g 47%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.683mg 43%
Phosphorus 335mg 54mg 40%
Protein 22.21g 3.9g 37%
Saturated fat 10.325g 4.122g 28%
Copper 0.422mg 0.195mg 25%
Magnesium 168mg 70mg 23%
Selenium 4.1µg 16.3µg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.19mg 19%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.39mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.375mg 15%
Iron 1.74mg 2.88mg 14%
Folate 87µg 33µg 14%
Sodium 17mg 327mg 13%
Calories 598kcal 356kcal 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Choline 63mg 11%
Carbs 22.31g 49.2g 9%
Potassium 558mg 439mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.162mg 2%
Calcium 49mg 71mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 17.31g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.