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Gingersnaps vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingersnaps and Chocolate brownie?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Chocolate brownie is richer in Vitamin A, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 57% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate brownie. Gingersnaps have 3.235mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie has 0.982mg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +247.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg

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 1% 50% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.094mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.7%
Contains more FatsFats +196.9%
Contains more WaterWater +137.7%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +586%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Chocolate brownie Opinion
Calories 416kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Protein 5.6g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 9.8g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Net carbs 74.7g 50.2g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 50.2g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Calcium 77mg 57mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 176mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.84mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 0.55mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 83mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 501mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 2IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.587mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.141mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.19mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 0.982mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.328mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 29µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 7.319g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 9.412g Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.078mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.38mg 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.195mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.094mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.248mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.114mg 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Chocolate brownie
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%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.