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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.
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +428.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.8%
Contains more Potassium +432.3%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +563%
Contains more Manganese +754.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +428.9%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.8%
Contains more Potassium +432.3%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +563%
Contains more Manganese +754.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Contains more Vitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Contains more Vitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +126.2%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Water +884.9%
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 Protein +194.7%
Contains more Carbs +126.2%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Water +884.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.2%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 74.7g 32.4g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 1.9g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 76.9g 34g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 237kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Apple pie
Fiber 2.2g 1.6g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 11mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.21mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 7mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 24mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 65mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.55mg 0.16mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.046mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.182mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
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
Folate 87µg 4µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
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
Saturated Fat 2.451g 3.797g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 4.388g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Apple pie
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
26%
Gingersnaps
11%
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.