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Gingersnaps vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingersnaps and Shortbread

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Shortbread have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 51% higher.
  • Shortbread has 4 times less Potassium than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 346mg of Potassium, while Shortbread has 88mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
8
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2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +492.3%
Contains more Iron +114.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +293.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +238.9%
Contains more Manganese +295.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Selenium +21.6%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +492.3%
Contains more Iron +114.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +293.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +238.9%
Contains more Manganese +295.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.5%
Contains more Selenium +21.6%

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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
4
:
5
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81
Gingersnaps
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +340%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.314
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.275
Equal in Folate - 81

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
4
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Other +133%
Contains more Fats +167.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.37
Gingersnaps
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
Shortbread
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Carbs +20.6%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Other +133%
Contains more Fats +167.6%
Equal in Protein - 5.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.9%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingersnaps Shortbread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 62.48g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 5.37g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 76.9g 63.78g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 19.92g 21.65g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 13mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.98mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 14mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 66mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 88mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.55mg 0.49mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.09mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.393mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.321mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.071mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 81µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 11µg Shortbread
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
Trans Fat 0.714g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 8.105g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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Gingersnaps Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.