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Gingersnaps vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingersnaps and Banana bread

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Banana bread have more Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 63% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 7 times less Manganese than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 1.555mg of Manganese, while Banana bread contains 0.209mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Banana bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine.

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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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +644%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.3%

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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +450.9%
~equal in Fats ~10.5g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.237g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Banana bread Opinion
Calories 416kcal 326kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 4.3g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 10.5g Banana bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 74.7g 53.5g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 54.6g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 14mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 21mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 134mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Banana bread
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.072mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.35mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 58mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 2IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 0µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.209mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.172mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.446mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.268mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.15mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 33µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 2.237g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 4.48g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 3.13g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.053mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.15mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.182mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg 0.327mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg 0.18mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.094mg
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.218mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg 0.209mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg 0.113mg Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Banana bread
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
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.