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Biscuit vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Gingersnaps different?

  • Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Manganese 51% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 4 times more Selenium than Gingersnaps. Biscuit contains 19.5µg of Selenium, while Gingersnaps contain 5.1µg.
  • Gingersnaps are lower in Saturated Fat.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Cookies, gingersnaps types were used in this article.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Calcium +205.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +186%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Copper +272%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +205.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +186%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Copper +272%
Contains more Manganese +311.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +42.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.293
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.235
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +42.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.293
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.235

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Water +445.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.4%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Water +445.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 7g 5.6g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 9.8g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 353kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 2.18g 19.92g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 235mg 77mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 18mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 164mg 83mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 580mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.54mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.082mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.378mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 19.5µg 5.1µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 2IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.293mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 61µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.08mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.155mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.212mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.38mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.195mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.094mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.263mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.248mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.114mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 4.324g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 5.365g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.372g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Gingersnaps
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.74g)
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.
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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.