Gingersnaps vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Gingersnaps and Butter cookie?
- Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
- Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 60% more.
- Gingersnaps have 4 times more Magnesium than Butter cookie. While Gingersnaps have 49mg of Magnesium, Butter cookie has only 12mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Butter cookie is lower.
We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types 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 | +308.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +814.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.7% |
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 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33550% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.4% |
| 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:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.1g
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
11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~5.522g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 416kcal | 467kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 18.8g |
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 68.1g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 68.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 19.92g | 20.24g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 102mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 282mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 673IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 165µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 0.58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.17mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 8.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.335mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 3.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.488mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 11.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 5.522g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 0.982g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.215mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.277mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.308mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.299mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.136mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.