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Gingersnaps vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingersnaps and Cookie dough

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Cookie dough have more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 53% higher.
  • Cookie dough has 3 times less Copper than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 0.305mg of Copper, while Cookie dough has 0.11mg.
  • Cookie dough is lower in Sodium.

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

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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 +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%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
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 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
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%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +16.4%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%

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 B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.372
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 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more Folate +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.372

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/nutrients
  2. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.