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Cookie dough vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cookie dough and Gingersnaps

  • Cookie dough has more Selenium, however, Gingersnaps has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 53% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough 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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
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 ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.4%
Contains more IronIron +199.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.3%

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% 4.2% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 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 AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 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 FatsFats +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +188.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +84.6%
~equal in Protein ~5.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 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 +96.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cookie dough 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 Cookie dough Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 424kcal 416kcal Cookie dough
Protein 5.4g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 18.9g 9.8g Cookie dough
Net carbs 56.6g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 59.1g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 28mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 31mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 147mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.14mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Cookie dough
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g Cookie dough
Copper 0.11mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.64mg 0.55mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 104mg 83mg Cookie dough
Sodium 294mg 501mg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 70IU 2IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.765mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 9.1µg 5.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.2mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Cookie dough
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 35µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 4.751g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 10.531g 5.365g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 1.372g Cookie dough
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.08mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg 0.155mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.212mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg 0.38mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg 0.195mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg 0.094mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.263mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg 0.248mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg 0.114mg Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough 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%
Cookie dough
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.