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Gingersnaps vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingersnaps and Tostada shells

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 61% higher.
  • Tostada shells have 4 times less Manganese than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 1.555mg of Manganese, while Tostada shells have 0.363mg.
  • Gingersnaps are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Tostada shells, corn.

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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
7
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Contains more Copper +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.6%
Equal in Calcium - 76
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Tostada shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +318.3%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Contains more Copper +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +328.4%
Contains more Selenium +131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +55.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.6%
Equal in Calcium - 76

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
10
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%
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%
Tostada shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
2
:
3
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.15
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
Tostada shells
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +59.6%
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
1
:
2
Tostada shells
Tostada shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.9%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Tostada shells
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 58.63g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 9.8g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 76.9g 64.43g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 19.92g Tostada shells
Fiber 2.2g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 77mg 76mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.53mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 83mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 346mg 237mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 657mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.305mg 0.148mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.363mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 2.2µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.553mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.191mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 87µg 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
Trans Fat 0.163g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 7.011g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Tostada shells
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
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.