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Cheesecake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Gingersnaps different?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 72% higher.

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Cookies, gingersnaps are the varieties 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Calcium +51%
Contains more Iron +915.9%
Contains more Magnesium +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +284.4%
Contains more Copper +1425%
Contains more Manganese +1010.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 5.1
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +12%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Calcium +51%
Contains more Iron +915.9%
Contains more Magnesium +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +284.4%
Contains more Copper +1425%
Contains more Manganese +1010.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Equal in Selenium - 5.1

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
6
:
6
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +27250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +76%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1559%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 +27250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +76%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1559%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Folate +383.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Fats +129.6%
Contains more Water +760.4%
Contains more Carbs +201.6%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +129.6%
Contains more Water +760.4%
Contains more Carbs +201.6%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Protein - 5.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.5g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 22.5g 9.8g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 321kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 21.8g 19.92g Gingersnaps
Fiber 0.4g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 51mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 0.63mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 11mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 93mg 83mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 438mg 501mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.02mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.14mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.2µg 5.1µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 2IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.38mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 18µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.5µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.222mg 0.155mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.212mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.38mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg 0.195mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.094mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.314mg 0.248mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.114mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 9.921g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 5.365g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.372g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.