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Poppy seed vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and gingerbread different?

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and folate than gingerbread.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 262% higher.
  • Poppy seed contains 20 times more zinc than gingerbread. While poppy seed contains 7.9mg of zinc, gingerbread contains only 0.39mg.
  • Poppy seed has less sodium.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than gingerbread (86).

Spices, poppy seed and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +395.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1925.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
Contains more IronIron +238.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +734.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1925.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +882%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.7%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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 CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 +361.3%
Contains more FatsFats +153.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.9%
Contains more WaterWater +370.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.122g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Gingerbread DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.683mg 262%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 4.216g 162%
Copper 1.627mg 0.195mg 159%
Calcium 1438mg 71mg 137%
Phosphorus 870mg 54mg 117%
Iron 9.76mg 2.88mg 86%
Fiber 19.5g 78%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.39mg 68%
Magnesium 347mg 70mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.19mg 55%
Fats 41.56g 16.4g 39%
Protein 17.99g 3.9g 28%
Sodium 26mg 327mg 13%
Folate 82µg 33µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Potassium 719mg 439mg 8%
Calories 525kcal 356kcal 8%
Carbs 28.13g 49.2g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.738mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.162mg 5%
Selenium 13.5µg 16.3µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 7.124g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 4.517g 4.122g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.375mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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%
Poppy seed
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 81)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.395g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.