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Gingerbread vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Gingersnaps different?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, while Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 44% more than Gingerbread.

Cake, gingerbread, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.6%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.7%
Equal in Calcium - 77
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Selenium +219.6%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +56.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.7%
Equal in Calcium - 77

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Water +428.3%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +56.3%
Equal in Other - 2.4
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
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 +67.3%
Contains more Water +428.3%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Carbs +56.3%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 3.9g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 16.4g 9.8g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 356kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 71mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.88mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 70mg 49mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 83mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 439mg 346mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 501mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.195mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.683mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 16.3µg 5.1µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 2IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.098mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.124mg 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.279mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.131mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.08mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.173mg 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.087mg 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 5.365g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.372g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.