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Crackers vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crackers and Gingersnaps

  • Crackers have more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, while Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 3 times less Vitamin E than Crackers. Crackers contain 3.03mg of Vitamin E, while Gingersnaps contain 0.97mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingersnaps are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.2%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2672%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~87µg
~equal in Choline ~8.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +169.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +857.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 510kcal 416kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 5.6g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 9.8g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 61.3g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 18mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 120mg 77mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 4.03mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 8.18g 19.92g Crackers
Fiber 2.3g 2.2g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.49mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 83mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.97mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 6.7µg 5.1µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.2mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.293mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.235mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.38mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.5µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 87µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Gingersnaps
Choline 9.6mg 8.8mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.365g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.372g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.155mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.212mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.38mg Crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.112mg 0.094mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.263mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.248mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.114mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.