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French bread vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between French bread and Gingersnaps

  • French bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.
  • French bread contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Gingersnaps. French bread contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B1, while Gingersnaps contain 0.2mg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, french or vienna, toasted (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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
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 +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +482.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.4%

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.098mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +288.9%
Contains more FatsFats +357.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1289.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 319kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 13g 5.6g French bread
Fats 2.14g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Net carbs 58.83g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 61.93g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 31mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 47mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 140mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 3.87mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 3.59g 19.92g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 1.05mg 0.55mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 83mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.573mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 29.7µg 5.1µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.2mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.293mg French bread
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 3.235mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.38mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 140µg 87µg French bread
Choline 17.5mg 8.8mg French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 2.451g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.372g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.08mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.155mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.212mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.38mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.195mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.094mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.263mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.248mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.114mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
36%
French bread
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.949g)
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 ($)
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.
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.