Potato salad vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potato salad and gingerbread
- Potato salad has more vitamin C; however, gingerbread is richer in iron, manganese, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Gingerbread covers your daily iron needs 28% more than potato salad.
- Gingerbread has 100 times less vitamin C than potato salad. Potato salad has 10mg of vitamin C, while gingerbread has 0.1mg.
- Gingerbread contains less cholesterol.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +343.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +576.2% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +371.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +171.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +340.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 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 | -65.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.8% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.88mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.683mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 16.3µg | 22% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 16.4g | 13% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 49.2g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 7.124g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 4.122g | 12% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 356kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 327mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Folate | 7µg | 33µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 439mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 1.738mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 4.216g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 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
13%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.