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Gingersnaps vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingersnaps and Marble cake different?

  • Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 62% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Marble cake. While Gingersnaps contain 0.38mg of Vitamin B5, Marble cake contains only 0.096mg.

Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix are the varieties 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 Iron +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +181.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
Contains more Manganese +1018.7%
Contains more Selenium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.3%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 519
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Iron +295.1%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +181.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
Contains more Manganese +1018.7%
Contains more Selenium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.3%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 519

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 E +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12%
Equal in Vitamin A - 2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.181

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 79.5
Equal in Other - 2.3
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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Water +71%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 79.5
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.45
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.45

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 5.6g 3.4g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 11.7g Marble cake
Carbs 76.9g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 416kcal 416kcal
Sugar 19.92g 35.71g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 77mg 76mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.62mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 18mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 346mg 123mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 519mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.35mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.135mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.139mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 2.6µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.85mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.181mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.13mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.546mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.096mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.025mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 36µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.049mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.105mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.127mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg 0.22mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg 0.133mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.049mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.158mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg 0.164mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg 0.065mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 2.45g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 4.75g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 3.779g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingersnaps Marble cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.00099999999999989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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

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.