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Coffeecake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coffeecake and gingersnaps

  • Coffeecake has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, gingersnaps are higher in iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Gingersnaps cover your daily iron needs 72% more than coffeecake.

Food varieties used in this article are Coffeecake, cheese 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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +486.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +804.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.55mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 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% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +55.1%
Contains more WaterWater +507.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffeecake Gingersnaps
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Gingersnaps DV% diff.
Iron 0.64mg 6.4mg 72%
Manganese 0.172mg 1.555mg 60%
Copper 0.052mg 0.305mg 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 3.235mg 16%
Selenium 13.3µg 5.1µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.293mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.391g 2.451g 13%
Folate 39µg 87µg 12%
Carbs 44.3g 76.9g 11%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Magnesium 15mg 49mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.2mg 8%
Fats 15.2g 9.8g 8%
Sodium 339mg 501mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.2g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.129g 5.365g 4%
Calories 339kcal 416kcal 4%
Phosphorus 101mg 83mg 3%
Protein 7g 5.6g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.098mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Calcium 59mg 77mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 1.372g 2%
Potassium 289mg 346mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 74.7g N/A
Sugar 19.92g N/A
Zinc 0.59mg 0.55mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.38mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0.155mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.212mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0.38mg 0%
Lysine 0.401mg 0.195mg 0%
Methionine 0.144mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.263mg 0%
Valine 0.361mg 0.248mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 0.114mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.