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Gingersnaps vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gingersnaps and pecan pie?

  • Gingersnaps are higher in iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B2, yet pecan pie is higher in selenium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for iron is 62% more.
  • Gingersnaps have 4 times more vitamin B3 than pecan pie. While gingersnaps have 3.235mg of vitamin B3, pecan pie has only 0.847mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pecan pie is lower.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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.
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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.2%
Contains more IronIron +332.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.3%

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% 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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +234.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.3%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +126.5%
Contains more WaterWater +267.9%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Pecan pie DV% diff.
Iron 6.4mg 1.48mg 62%
Manganese 1.555mg 0.712mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 5.71g 29%
Fats 9.8g 22.2g 19%
Folate 87µg 26µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 11.181g 15%
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 0.847mg 15%
Selenium 5.1µg 12µg 13%
Copper 0.305mg 0.211mg 10%
Sodium 501mg 262mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.18mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Carbs 76.9g 52.2g 8%
Saturated fat 2.451g 3.989g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Potassium 346mg 133mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 6%
Calcium 77mg 32mg 5%
Magnesium 49mg 26mg 5%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.02mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.06mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 83mg 94mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.479mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.188mg 1%
Protein 5.6g 4.9g 1%
Calories 416kcal 412kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 74.7g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 19.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.155mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.38mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.195mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.248mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.538g)
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 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 ($)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.