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Cookie dough vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookie dough and Gingersnaps

  • Cookie dough has more Selenium, however, Gingersnaps has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 53% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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.
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
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Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Contains more Calcium +148.4%
Contains more Iron +199.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains more Copper +177.3%
Contains more Manganese +103.3%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Contains more Calcium +148.4%
Contains more Iron +199.1%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +135.4%
Contains more Copper +177.3%
Contains more Manganese +103.3%

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.
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
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8
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Cookie dough
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% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 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 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
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Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Water +188.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +92.9%
Contains more Water +188.7%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
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Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 56.6g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.4g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 18.9g 9.8g Cookie dough
Carbs 59.1g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 424kcal 416kcal Cookie dough
Sugar 19.92g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g Cookie dough
Calcium 31mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.14mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 28mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 104mg 83mg Cookie dough
Potassium 147mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 294mg 501mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.64mg 0.55mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.11mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.765mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 9.1µg 5.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 70IU 2IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.2mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 35µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.08mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg 0.155mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.212mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg 0.38mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg 0.195mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg 0.094mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.263mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg 0.248mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg 0.114mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 4.751g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 5.365g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 1.372g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough 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
16%
Cookie dough
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.