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Waffle vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Gingersnaps different?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 75% higher.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
6
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Calcium +231.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Selenium +805.9%
Contains more Iron +177.1%
Contains more Magnesium +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains more Copper +391.9%
Contains more Manganese +486.8%
Equal in Sodium - 501
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +231.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Selenium +805.9%
Contains more Iron +177.1%
Contains more Magnesium +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.6%
Contains more Copper +391.9%
Contains more Manganese +486.8%
Equal in Sodium - 501

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.
Waffle
Waffle
6
:
6
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +89.1%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 +11300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +89.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
4
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Water +692.5%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +41.1%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Water +692.5%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Carbs +133.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
1
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.4%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 7.9g 5.6g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.8g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 291kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Waffle
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 255mg 77mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 19mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 190mg 83mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 511mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.68mg 0.55mg Waffle
Copper 0.062mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.265mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 46.2µg 5.1µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 2IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.2mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.293mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.38mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 46µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.08mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.155mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.212mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.38mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg 0.195mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.094mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.263mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.248mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.114mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.372g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.