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Gingersnaps vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingersnaps and Baking powder

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Baking powder have more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 580% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingersnaps are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Potassium +1630%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +5400%
Contains more Copper +2950%
Contains more Manganese +14036.4%
Contains more Selenium +2450%
Contains more Calcium +7531.2%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2539.8%
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Potassium +1630%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +5400%
Contains more Copper +2950%
Contains more Manganese +14036.4%
Contains more Selenium +2450%
Contains more Calcium +7531.2%
Contains more Iron +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2539.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +177.6%
Contains more Other +2704.2%
Equal in Water - 5
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
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +177.6%
Contains more Other +2704.2%
Equal in Water - 5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 27.5g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 0g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 0g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 27.7g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 53kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 2.2g 0.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 6.4mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 49mg 27mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 346mg 20mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 10600mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.01mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.01mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.011mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 0.2µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 0µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 10099mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.451g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.