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Gingersnaps vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gingersnaps and English muffins

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, English muffins are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Manganese needs 46% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 3 times less Saturated Fat than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 2.451g of Saturated Fat, while English muffins have 0.733g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).

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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
5
:
5
English muffins
English muffins
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +217.4%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
Contains more Manganese +207.9%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +339.2%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
English muffins
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +217.4%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
Contains more Manganese +207.9%
Contains more Calcium +111.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -15.2%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +339.2%

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
6
:
5
English muffins
English muffins
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Equal in Folate - 94
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%
English muffins
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Equal in Folate - 94

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
3
:
2
English muffins
English muffins
Contains more Fats +479.9%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Water +721.9%
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
English muffins
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +479.9%
Contains more Carbs +74.1%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Water +721.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
2
:
1
English muffins
English muffins
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
English muffins
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 40.67g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 9.8g 1.69g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 44.17g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 227kcal Gingersnaps
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 19.92g 3.53g English muffins
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 77mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 6.4mg 4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 24mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 92mg English muffins
Potassium 346mg 109mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.55mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.305mg 0.135mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.505mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.31mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.25mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.363mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.054mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.2µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.155mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.38mg 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.195mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.094mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.248mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.114mg 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 2.451g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.383g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.498g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

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Gingersnaps English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.