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Saltine cracker vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Gingersnaps different?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 40% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 4 times more Selenium than Gingersnaps. While Saltine cracker contains 21.4µg of Selenium, Gingersnaps contain only 5.1µg.
  • Gingersnaps have less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Cookies, gingersnaps are the varieties 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
4
:
6
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +319.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +200.9%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +110.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Selenium +319.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +200.9%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +110.3%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
6
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +96%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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 B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +96%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
2
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Equal in Carbs - 76.9
Equal in Other - 2.4
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 Protein +87.5%
Contains more Fats +512.5%
Contains more Water +55.9%
Equal in Carbs - 76.9
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3678.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.3%
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3678.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 74.7g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 5.6g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 82.3g 76.9g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 0.38g 19.92g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 7.72mg 6.4mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 113mg 83mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 849mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.94mg 0.55mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.637mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 21.4µg 5.1µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.293mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.235mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.38mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 124µg 87µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.5µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.155mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.212mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.38mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.195mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.094mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.263mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.248mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.114mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.451g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.372g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
44%
Saltine cracker
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.