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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 covers 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% 17% 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% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14250%
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 Opinion
Calories 339kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 7g 5.6g Coffeecake
Fats 15.2g 9.8g Coffeecake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Coffeecake
Net carbs 43.3g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 44.3g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 15mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 59mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 289mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 0.64mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.052mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.59mg 0.55mg Coffeecake
Phosphorus 101mg 83mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 501mg Coffeecake
Vitamin A 287IU 2IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.172mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 13.3µg 5.1µg Coffeecake
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.38mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 39µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 5.391g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 5.365g Coffeecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 1.372g Coffeecake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.26mg 0.155mg Coffeecake
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.212mg Coffeecake
Leucine 0.568mg 0.38mg Coffeecake
Lysine 0.401mg 0.195mg Coffeecake
Methionine 0.144mg 0.094mg Coffeecake
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.263mg Coffeecake
Valine 0.361mg 0.248mg Coffeecake
Histidine 0.186mg 0.114mg Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Coffeecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
15%
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.