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Yellow cake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yellow cake and Gingersnaps

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% more.
  • Yellow cake contains 10 times more Vitamin K than Gingersnaps. Yellow cake contains 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while Gingersnaps contain 2.5µg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.6%
Contains more Iron +215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +600.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +140.6%
Contains more Iron +215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +600.5%

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 A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +904%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
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 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +904%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +295.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Water +322.3%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +77.8%
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
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 +81.1%
Contains more Water +322.3%
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 3.16g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 17.75g 9.8g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 379kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 19.92g Gingersnaps
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 32mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.03mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 20mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 138mg 83mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 310mg 501mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.159mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.222mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.9µg 5.1µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 2IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.97mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 22µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 25.1µg 2.5µg Yellow cake
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
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 1.313g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 5.793g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 5.365g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 1.372g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Gingersnaps
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Yellow cake
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.342g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.

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