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Spinach raw vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spinach raw and gingerbread

  • Spinach raw has more vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and manganese; however, gingerbread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 187% more than gingerbread.
  • Spinach raw has 281 times more vitamin C than gingerbread. While spinach raw has 28.1mg of vitamin C, gingerbread has only 0.1mg.
  • Spinach raw has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spinach, raw 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +12.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1530%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 +28000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +487.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 WaterWater +226.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4105.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1255.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71140%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2455.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin A 469µg 14µg 51%
Folate 194µg 33µg 40%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0.1mg 31%
Selenium 1µg 16.3µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 4.216g 27%
Fats 0.39g 16.4g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 7.124g 18%
Saturated fat 0.063g 4.122g 18%
Calories 23kcal 356kcal 17%
Carbs 3.63g 49.2g 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Sodium 79mg 327mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.19mg 9%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.683mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.195mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.375mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 1.738mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Potassium 558mg 439mg 4%
Calcium 99mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.162mg 2%
Protein 2.86g 3.9g 2%
Iron 2.71mg 2.88mg 2%
Magnesium 79mg 70mg 2%
Phosphorus 49mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.39mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Gingerbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.