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Cracker vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Gingersnaps

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, while Gingersnaps has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 3 times less Vitamin E than Cracker. Cracker contains 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Gingersnaps contain 0.97mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingersnaps are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Cracker
Cracker
3
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7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%

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.
Cracker
Cracker
7
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin E +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2672%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Equal in Folate - 87
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2672%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Equal in Folate - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +169.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Equal in Other - 2.4
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +18.6%
Contains more Fats +169.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +857.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +857.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 59g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 6.64g 5.6g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 9.8g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 510kcal 416kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 19.92g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 2.2g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 77mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 18mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 248mg 83mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 726mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.49mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.104mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.491mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 6.7µg 5.1µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.97mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.2mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.293mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.235mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.38mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 92µg 87µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.5µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.155mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.212mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.38mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.112mg 0.094mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.263mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.248mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.114mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.365g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.372g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.