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Gingersnaps vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gingersnaps and Danish pastry?

  • Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 58% more.
  • Gingersnaps have 4 times more Manganese than Danish pastry. While Gingersnaps have 1.555mg of Manganese, Danish pastry has only 0.351mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingersnaps are lower.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.1%
Contains more Copper +242.7%
Contains more Manganese +343%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.1%
Contains more Copper +242.7%
Contains more Manganese +343%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +270.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +45%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +45%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +176%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Water +492.5%
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +106.7%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Water +492.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 36.2g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 9.8g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 76.9g 37.2g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 374kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 2.2g 1g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 35mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.8mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 15mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 346mg 98mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.55mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.305mg 0.089mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.351mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.35mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.19mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.26mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.304mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.04mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 60µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 2.5µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.155mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.38mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.195mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.094mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.248mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.114mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 6.794g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingersnaps Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.