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Danish pastry vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Gingersnaps?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 58% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gingersnaps are lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Cookies, gingersnaps types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.1%
Contains more Copper +242.7%
Contains more Manganese +343%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.1%
Contains more Copper +242.7%
Contains more Manganese +343%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +45%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +45%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Water +492.5%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +60%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Water +492.5%
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 8g 5.6g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 9.8g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 374kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 6.95g 19.92g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 35mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.8mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 15mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 108mg 83mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 417mg 501mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.55mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.351mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 18.9µg 5.1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 60µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.5µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.08mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.155mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.212mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.38mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.195mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.094mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.263mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.248mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.114mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 5.365g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.372g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Gingersnaps
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.343g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.