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Gingersnaps vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingersnaps and Crackers

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Crackers have more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Crackers contain 3 times less Manganese than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 1.555mg of Manganese, while Crackers contain 0.491mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingersnaps are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.2%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2672%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~92µg
~equal in Choline ~9.6mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +169.7%
~equal in Other ~2.49g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +857.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Crackers Opinion
Calories 416kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 5.6g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 9.8g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 74.7g 59g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 61.3g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 18mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 346mg 118mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 4.03mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.305mg 0.104mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.49mg Gingersnaps
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 83mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 501mg 726mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 1.555mg 0.491mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.063mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 87µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 2.451g 5.562g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.155mg 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.246mg Crackers
Leucine 0.38mg 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.195mg 0.103mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.112mg Crackers
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.248mg 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.114mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps 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%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.