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Gingersnaps vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingersnaps and Biscuit different?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Manganese 51% more than Biscuit.
  • Gingersnaps contain 4 times more Copper than Biscuit. Gingersnaps contain 0.305mg of Copper, while Biscuit contains 0.082mg.
  • Gingersnaps are lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, gingersnaps and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
7
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
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%
Contains more Calcium +205.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +282.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
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%
Contains more Calcium +205.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +282.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
7
:
5
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
1
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Carbs +72.4%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Water +445.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +72.4%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +66.3%
Contains more Water +445.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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