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Gingersnaps vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gingersnaps and Puff pastry

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Folate, while Puff pastry have more Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 48% more than Puff pastry.
  • Gingersnaps contain 6 times more Potassium than Puff pastry. While Gingersnaps contain 346mg of Potassium, Puff pastry contains only 62mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Puff pastry is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, gingersnaps and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 +670%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +458.1%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +214.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Selenium +380.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +458.1%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +214.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Selenium +380.4%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.8%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +552%
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% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.8%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +552%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +292.9%
Contains more Water +39.6%
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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +68.3%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +292.9%
Contains more Water +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1520.1%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1520.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingersnaps Puff pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 44.2g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 9.8g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 76.9g 45.7g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 19.92g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 10mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.6mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 16mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 60mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 62mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.55mg 0.54mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.115mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.495mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.258mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.019mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 55µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.155mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.38mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.195mg 0.144mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.248mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.114mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 2.451g 5.502g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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
  2. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.