Gingersnaps vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Gingersnaps and Chocolate cake
- Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Chocolate cake have more Choline, and Selenium.
- Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 60% more than Chocolate cake.
- Gingersnaps contain 6 times more Manganese than Chocolate cake. While Gingersnaps contain 1.555mg of Manganese, Chocolate cake contains only 0.28mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Chocolate cake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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.
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Calcium
+28.3%
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Iron
+297.5%
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Magnesium
+53.1%
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Potassium
+147.1%
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Copper
+47.3%
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Manganese
+455.4%
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Phosphorus
+27.7%
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Sodium
-37.1%
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Zinc
+25.5%
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Selenium
+133.3%
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Calcium
+28.3%
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Iron
+297.5%
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Magnesium
+53.1%
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Potassium
+147.1%
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Copper
+47.3%
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Manganese
+455.4%
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Phosphorus
+27.7%
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-37.1%
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Zinc
+25.5%
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Selenium
+133.3%
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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Vitamin B1
+41.8%
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Vitamin B2
+37.6%
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Vitamin B3
+184.5%
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Vitamin B5
+25%
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Vitamin B6
+139%
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Folate
+222.2%
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Vitamin A
+6900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+41.8%
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Vitamin B2
+37.6%
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Vitamin B3
+184.5%
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Vitamin B5
+25%
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Vitamin B6
+139%
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Folate
+222.2%
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Vitamin A
+6900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+44%
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+33.3%
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Fats
+54.1%
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Water
+360.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
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2.4 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
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Carbs
+44%
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+33.3%
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Fats
+54.1%
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Water
+360.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.2%
Saturated Fat:
2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.372 g
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+101.2%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 51.8g |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 15.1g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 53.4g |
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| Calories | 416kcal | 371kcal |
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| Sugar | 19.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 1.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 315mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.207mg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.12mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 5.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 2.761g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)