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Gingersnaps vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingersnaps and Cheese crackers?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, Copper, and Iron, yet Cheese crackers are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 43% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 2 times more Copper than Cheese crackers. Gingersnaps have 0.305mg of Copper, while Cheese crackers have 0.125mg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Sodium.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Crackers, cheese, regular types in this comparison.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.8%
Contains more IronIron +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +144%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +176.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.7%

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.
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 0% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +276%
Contains more FolateFolate +74.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.7mg

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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.4%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.2%
Contains more FatsFats +132%
Contains more OtherOther +40%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +635.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.744g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 416kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 5.6g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 9.8g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 74.7g 57.12g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 59.42g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 49mg 25mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 346mg 156mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 4.88mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.305mg 0.125mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 83mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 501mg 973mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 0.97mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 1.555mg 0.562mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 2.5µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Folate 87µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg 8.7mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 5.288g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.155mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.38mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.195mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.094mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.248mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.114mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

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

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