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Gingersnaps vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gingersnaps and Graham cracker

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, however, Graham cracker is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 2 times less Potassium than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 346mg of Potassium, while Graham cracker contains 170mg.
  • Graham cracker has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.5%
~equal in Calcium ~77mg
~equal in Sodium ~459mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +472%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~91µg

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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
~equal in Fats ~10.6g
~equal in Carbs ~77.66g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 416kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 5.6g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 9.8g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 74.7g 74.26g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 49mg 40mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 77mg
Potassium 346mg 170mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 3.78mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 24.85g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.305mg 0.17mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 83mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 501mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 0.97mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.555mg 1.019mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 2.5µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 87µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg 5.9mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 2.509g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 5.388g Graham cracker
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
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingersnaps Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.