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English muffin vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffins and gingersnaps

  • English muffins have more phosphorus, while gingersnaps have more iron, manganese, copper, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for iron is 69% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 2 times less phosphorus than English muffins. English muffins contain 133mg of phosphorus, while gingersnaps contain 83mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.1%
Contains more IronIron +619.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335.6%
~equal in Sodium ~501mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +135.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +694.3%
Contains more FatsFats +444.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.2%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
English muffin Gingersnaps
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Gingersnaps DV% diff.
Iron 0.89mg 6.4mg 69%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.555mg 52%
Copper 0.129mg 0.305mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 5.365g 13%
Folate 37µg 87µg 13%
Fats 1.8g 9.8g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.293mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.259g 2.451g 10%
Carbs 46g 76.9g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.235mg 10%
Selenium 5.1µg 9%
Calories 235kcal 416kcal 9%
Magnesium 21mg 49mg 7%
Phosphorus 133mg 83mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Potassium 131mg 346mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.098mg 4%
Protein 7.7g 5.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.372g 3%
Calcium 52mg 77mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g 2%
Sodium 464mg 501mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.38mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.55mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 74.7g N/A
Sugar 19.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.155mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.212mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.38mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.195mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.263mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.248mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.114mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.192g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.