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 cover 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
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% |
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Protein
~5.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.333mg | 53% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.53mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 2.451g | 11.105g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 260mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 24.93g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 3.915g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.39mg | 16% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 76.9g | 47.06g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.1µg | 10.1µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.365g | 8.544g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 1.99mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 134mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 9.8µg | 6% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 37.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 2.91mg | 2% |
| Folate | 87µg | 92µg | 1% |
| Calories | 416kcal | 434kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 5.31g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.301mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 477mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.7g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Doughnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)