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Raisin bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between raisin bread and gingerbread

  • Raisin bread has more folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, gingerbread is higher in magnesium, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Raisin bread covers your daily need for folate, 18% more than gingerbread.
  • Raisin bread has 2 times more vitamin B2 than gingerbread. While raisin bread has 0.398mg of vitamin B2, gingerbread has only 0.162mg.
  • Raisin bread has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, raisin, enriched 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 19% 20% 20% 109% 66% 20% 47% 45% 65% 109%
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 ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.3%
~equal in Calcium ~71mg
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg
~equal in Copper ~0.195mg
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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 0.33% 0% 5.6% 0% 85% 92% 65% 23% 16% 0% 4.3% 80% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.375mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +102.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more FatsFats +272.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.081 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.679 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +520.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin bread Gingerbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.679g 4.216g 24%
Folate 106µg 33µg 18%
Fats 4.4g 16.4g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.162mg 18%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Saturated fat 1.081g 4.122g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.339mg 0.19mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.294g 7.124g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.466mg 1.738mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Magnesium 26mg 70mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.069mg 0.19mg 9%
Manganese 0.501mg 0.683mg 8%
Protein 7.9g 3.9g 8%
Phosphorus 109mg 54mg 8%
Selenium 20µg 16.3µg 7%
Potassium 227mg 439mg 6%
Calories 274kcal 356kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Zinc 0.72mg 0.39mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Calcium 66mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 52.3g 49.2g 1%
Sodium 347mg 327mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 48g 49.2g N/A
Iron 2.9mg 2.88mg 0%
Sugar 5.68g N/A
Copper 0.198mg 0.195mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.375mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.287mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.516mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.2mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.128mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.329mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin bread 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
29%
Raisin bread
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Raisin bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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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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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/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.