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Gingersnaps vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingersnaps and Pop tarts different?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Calcium, while Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Pop tarts.

Cookies, gingersnaps and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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 Calcium +220.8%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +206.3%
Contains more Potassium +264.2%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +130.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88
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 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220.8%
Contains more Iron +82.9%
Contains more Magnesium +206.3%
Contains more Potassium +264.2%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +130.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 88

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 B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Equal in Folate - 80
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 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.8%
Equal in Folate - 80

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +135.8%
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% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +12.4%
Contains more Other +101.7%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +135.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.6%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 67.31g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 4.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 13.3g Pop tarts
Carbs 76.9g 68.41g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 412kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 30.9g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 24mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 3.5mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 16mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 88mg Pop tarts
Potassium 346mg 95mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 398mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.55mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Copper 0.305mg 0.15mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 87µg 80µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 4.81g Pop tarts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Pop tarts
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
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.431g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.