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Gingersnaps vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingersnaps and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Iron needs 65% more than Apple pie.
  • Apple pie contains 22 times less Folate than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 87µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.
  • Apple pie has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.3%
Contains more IronIron +428.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +563%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%

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% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2075%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.2%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +884.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Apple pie Opinion
Calories 416kcal 237kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 1.9g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 11g Apple pie
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 74.7g 32.4g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 34g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 7mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 11mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 65mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.21mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Apple pie
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.046mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.16mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 24mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 266mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 2IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.182mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.134mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.158mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.123mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.119mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.038mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 4µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 3.797g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 4.388g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 2.198g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.026mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.054mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.073mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg 0.129mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg 0.07mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.032mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.088mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg 0.084mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg 0.038mg Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Apple pie
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
25%
Gingersnaps
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.