Gingersnaps vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gingersnaps and Gingerbread different?
- Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Gingerbread is higher in Selenium.
- Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 44% more than Gingerbread.
- Gingersnaps contain 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. Gingersnaps contain 87µg of Folate, while Gingerbread contains 33µg.
- Gingerbread is lower in Sodium.
Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used 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 IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +219.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.9% |
| 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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +428.3% |
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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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +207.3% |
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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| Calories | 416kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 49.2g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 49.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 439mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 19.92g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.195mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 327mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 4.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 4.216g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)