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White Bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between White Bread and Gingerbread

  • White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Iron, yet Gingerbread is higher in Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 29% more than Gingerbread.
  • White Bread contains 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While White Bread contains 111µg of Folate, Gingerbread contains only 33µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in White Bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +102.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.4%

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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 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% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +126.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +392.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1089.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White 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 White Bread Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 266kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 8.85g 3.9g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 46.72g 49.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.42g 49.2g White Bread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 144mg 71mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.61mg 2.88mg White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.74mg 0.39mg White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 54mg White Bread
Sodium 490mg 327mg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 22µg 16.3µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.19mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.162mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.738mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.375mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 111µg 33µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Gingerbread
Choline 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 4.122g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White 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
33%
White Bread
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.