Gingersnaps vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gingersnaps and Shortcake different?
- Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Shortcake is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Manganese 53% more than Shortcake.
- Gingersnaps contain 4 times more Copper than Shortcake. Gingersnaps contain 0.305mg of Copper, while Shortcake contains 0.076mg.
Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
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Iron
+152%
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Magnesium
+206.3%
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Potassium
+226.4%
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Zinc
+14.6%
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Copper
+301.3%
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Manganese
+371.2%
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Calcium
+166.2%
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Phosphorus
+72.3%
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Selenium
+233.3%
Equal in Sodium - 506
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Iron
+152%
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Magnesium
+206.3%
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Potassium
+226.4%
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Zinc
+14.6%
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Copper
+301.3%
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Manganese
+371.2%
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Calcium
+166.2%
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Phosphorus
+72.3%
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Selenium
+233.3%
Equal in Sodium - 506
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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Vitamin B3
+25.7%
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Vitamin B5
+53.2%
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Vitamin B6
+226.7%
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Folate
+64.2%
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Vitamin A
+3500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+55.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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Vitamin B3
+25.7%
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Vitamin B5
+53.2%
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Vitamin B6
+226.7%
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Folate
+64.2%
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Vitamin A
+3500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+55.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+58.6%
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Fats
+44.9%
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Water
+435.8%
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+16.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
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2.4 g
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6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
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2.8 g
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+58.6%
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+44.9%
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Water
+435.8%
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+16.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-35%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+164.7%
Saturated Fat:
2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.372 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+164.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 416kcal | 346kcal |
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| Sugar | 19.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 3.632g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.