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Gingersnaps vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingersnaps and White cake

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, White cake have more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 66% higher.
  • White cake has 6 times less Manganese than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 1.555mg of Manganese, while White cake has 0.277mg.
  • White cake is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 Iron +451.7%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +249.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +355.2%
Contains more Manganese +461.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.8%
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +451.7%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.6%
Contains more Potassium +249.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +355.2%
Contains more Manganese +461.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.8%

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 E +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +64%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.9%
Contains more Folate +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +64%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Equal in Fats - 10.3
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
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.7%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Equal in Fats - 10.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.6%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps White cake Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 62.2g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 4.4g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 76.9g 63.2g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 356kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 57.39g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 1g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 90mg White cake
Iron 6.4mg 1.16mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 12mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 70mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 99mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.55mg 0.33mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.067mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.277mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 2IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.12mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.128mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.189mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.063mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.167mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.029mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 31µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.054mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.157mg White cake
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.199mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg 0.338mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg 0.204mg White cake
Methionine 0.094mg 0.107mg White cake
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.228mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg 0.229mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg 0.099mg Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 3.897g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 3.692g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 2.162g White cake

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Gingersnaps White cake
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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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