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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 RAE, 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 Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +188.3%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Potassium +211.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.7%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +814.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Selenium +64.7%
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 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Iron +188.3%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Potassium +211.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.7%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +814.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Folate +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +33550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.19
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Folate +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +33550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +91.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +91.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.522

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 68.1g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 9.8g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 76.9g 68.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 19.92g 20.24g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 29mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.22mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 12mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 102mg Butter cookie
Potassium 346mg 111mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.55mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.17mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 2IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.58mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 3.19mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.036mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 76µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.155mg 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.38mg 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.195mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.094mg 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.248mg 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.114mg 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 11.051g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.982g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Butter cookie
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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
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.

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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