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Vanilla extract vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between vanilla extract and gingerbread?

  • Vanilla extract has less iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6 than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
  • Vanilla extract contains less sodium.

We used Vanilla extract and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +545.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1286%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6400%
Contains more FatsFats +27233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71140%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Gingerbread DV% diff.
Iron 0.12mg 2.88mg 35%
Selenium 0µg 16.3µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.216g 28%
Fats 0.06g 16.4g 25%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.683mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.01g 4.122g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 7.124g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.19mg 15%
Magnesium 12mg 70mg 14%
Copper 0.072mg 0.195mg 14%
Sodium 9mg 327mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.19mg 13%
Carbs 12.65g 49.2g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Potassium 148mg 439mg 9%
Folate 0µg 33µg 8%
Protein 0.06g 3.9g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.738mg 8%
Phosphorus 6mg 54mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.375mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 71mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.162mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Calories 288kcal 356kcal 3%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 12.65g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 12.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 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
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.