Gingersnaps vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Gingersnaps and Fruitcake
- Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Fruitcake.
- Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% more.
- Gingersnaps contain 6 times more Copper than Fruitcake. Gingersnaps contain 0.305mg of Copper, while Fruitcake contains 0.05mg.
- Fruitcake contains less Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 | +206.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +606.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +309% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +377.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.1g
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
1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.323 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 416kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 2.9g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 9.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 57.9g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 61.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 153mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.07mg |
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| Sugar | 19.92g | 27.42g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 101mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.22mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 8.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 1.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 4.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 3.323g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.102mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.121mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.206mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.121mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.059mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.14mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.071mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)