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Pound cake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pound cake and Gingersnaps

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 63% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
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8
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Phosphorus +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Calcium +63.8%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +626.2%
Contains more Manganese +1313.6%
Equal in Selenium - 5.1
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Contains more Calcium +63.8%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +626.2%
Contains more Manganese +1313.6%
Equal in Selenium - 5.1

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
4
:
7
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +11950%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Folate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
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3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +388.1%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
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
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Water +388.1%
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Other +56.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.6%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Gingersnaps
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 Pound cake Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 5g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 13.96g 9.8g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 353kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 19.92g Gingersnaps
Fiber 0.6g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 47mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.48mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 8mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 140mg 83mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 377mg 501mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.43mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.042mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.11mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5µg 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 241IU 2IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.38mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 42µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 153mg 0.155mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.397mg 0.38mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg 0.195mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.094mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.249mg 0.248mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg 0.114mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.192g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 4.811g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 1.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Gingersnaps
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
25%
Pound cake
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.44g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.