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Apple pie vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple pie and Gingersnaps

  • Apple pie has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Iron needs 65% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.3%
Contains more IronIron +428.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +563%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2075%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +884.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.2%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 237kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 1.9g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 11g 9.8g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 34g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 7mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 11mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 65mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.21mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.046mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.16mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 24mg 83mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 266mg 501mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 2IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.182mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 4µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 1.372g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.054mg 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.129mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.07mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.032mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.084mg 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.038mg 0.114mg Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Gingersnaps
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.