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Gingersnaps vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gingersnaps and Irish soda bread

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Irish soda bread have more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 52% higher.
  • Irish soda bread has 2 times less Iron than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 6.4mg of Iron, while Irish soda bread has 2.69mg.
  • Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe.

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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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more IronIron +137.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.7%
~equal in Calcium ~81mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg

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% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +96%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more WaterWater +467.9%
~equal in Other ~2.3g

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +168.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.478g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 416kcal 290kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 6.6g Irish soda bread
Fats 9.8g 5g Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 74.7g 53.4g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 56g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 23mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 346mg 266mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.69mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Irish soda bread
Copper 0.305mg 0.13mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.57mg Irish soda bread
Phosphorus 83mg 114mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 501mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 2IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.355mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.269mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 2.405mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.25mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.083mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 47µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 1.999g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.072mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.38mg 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.195mg 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.094mg 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.248mg 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.114mg 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingersnaps Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.