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Gingersnaps vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gingersnaps and Doughnuts

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin E.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Manganese needs 53% more than Doughnuts.
  • Doughnuts have 3 times less Copper than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 0.305mg of Copper, while Doughnuts have 0.09mg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.2%
Contains more IronIron +153%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~477mg

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +292%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.91mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.377mg
~equal in Folate ~92µg

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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.4%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +154.4%
Contains more WaterWater +292.8%
~equal in Protein ~5.31g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingersnaps Doughnuts
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 416kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 5.6g 5.31g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 74.7g 45.36g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 47.06g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 17mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 40mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 134mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.53mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 18.15g Doughnuts
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.09mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.5mg Gingersnaps
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 83mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 501mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 2IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.97mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 1.555mg 0.333mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 2.91mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.377mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.05mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 2.5µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 87µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 8.8mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 2.451g 11.105g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 3.915g Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.