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Gingersnaps vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingersnaps and Cracker

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Cracker have more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% higher.
  • Cracker contains 3 times less Manganese than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 1.555mg of Manganese, while Cracker contains 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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
7
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Iron +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -31%
Contains more Zinc +12.2%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
2
:
7
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2672%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Folate - 92
Gingersnaps
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%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2672%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
2
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +169.7%
Equal in Other - 2.49
Gingersnaps
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
Cracker
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 Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Water +68.8%
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +169.7%
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
1
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +857.5%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 59g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 9.8g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 76.9g 61.3g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 19.92g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 77mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 6.4mg 4.03mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 18mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 346mg 118mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 726mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.49mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.104mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.491mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.063mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 2.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.155mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.38mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.195mg 0.103mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.248mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.114mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 5.562g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

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Gingersnaps Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
56%
Cracker

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?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.74g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - 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.