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Gingersnaps vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingersnaps and Muffin?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Magnesium, yet Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 64% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 5 times more Copper than Muffin. Gingersnaps have 0.305mg of Copper, while Muffin has 0.06mg.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186%
Contains more IronIron +392.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +408.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.8%

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.
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%
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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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1468%
Contains more CholineCholine +951.1%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.1%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more WaterWater +370.9%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +490.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Muffin Opinion
Calories 416kcal 375kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 4.49g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 74.7g 51.9g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 53g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 49mg 10mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 44mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 121mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.3mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 31.47g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.06mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.37mg Gingersnaps
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 83mg 146mg Muffin
Sodium 501mg 336mg Muffin
Vitamin A 2IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.97mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 1.555mg 0.449mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.168mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.163mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.418mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.04mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 2.5µg 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 87µg 48µg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.2g Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.451g 2.844g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 4.822g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.066mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.38mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.195mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.094mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.248mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.114mg 0.128mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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