Gingersnaps vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gingersnaps and Biscuit different?
- Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
- Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Manganese 51% more than Biscuit.
- Gingersnaps contain 4 times more Copper than Biscuit. Gingersnaps contain 0.305mg of Copper, while Biscuit contains 0.082mg.
- Gingersnaps are lower in Saturated Fat.
Cookies, gingersnaps and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +272% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +311.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +282.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +445.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +203.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 416kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 7g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 19.92g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.161mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.74g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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