Pie crust vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pie crust and gingerbread different?
- Pie crust is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and selenium, while gingerbread is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, and potassium.
- Pie crust covers your daily need for saturated fat, 19% more than gingerbread.
- Pie crust contains 3 times more folate than gingerbread. Pie crust contains 104µg of folate, while gingerbread contains 33µg.
- Gingerbread is lower in sodium.
Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +585.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +196.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +268.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
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 | +151.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.216g
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 7.124g | 27% |
| Fats | 31.4g | 16.4g | 23% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 327mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.974g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Folate | 104µg | 33µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.19mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.683mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 16.3µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 439mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.88mg | 8% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 356kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 1.738mg | 6% |
| Protein | 6.9g | 3.9g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 4.216g | 2% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 52.1g | 49.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 52.1g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.289mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.146mg | 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
24%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pie crust is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.852g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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