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Gingersnaps vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingersnaps and Chocolate brownie?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Chocolate brownie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. Gingersnaps have 3.235mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +76.4%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +76.4%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +125.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 53

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 B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.094
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +196.9%
Contains more Water +137.7%
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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +196.9%
Contains more Water +137.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +586%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 50.2g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 9.8g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 76.9g 50.2g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 19.92g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 57mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.84mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 83mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 346mg 176mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.55mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.305mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 1.555mg 0.587mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 2IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.141mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.19mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 0.982mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 29µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.078mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.38mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.195mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.094mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.248mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.114mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 7.319g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingersnaps Chocolate brownie
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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