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English muffin vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Gingersnaps

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, while Gingersnaps has 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 muffin. English muffin contains 133mg of Phosphorus, while Gingersnaps contain 83mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +619.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.1%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.6%
Equal in Sodium - 501
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +619.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.1%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +335.6%
Equal in Sodium - 501

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +135.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +135.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +694.3%
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Equal in Other - 2.4
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 Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +694.3%
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.5%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 7.7g 5.6g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 46g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 235kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 0.89mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 21mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 133mg 83mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 464mg 501mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.55mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.357mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.38mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 37µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.08mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.155mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.212mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.38mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.195mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.094mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.263mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.248mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.114mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 2.451g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 1.372g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
26%
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.