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Gingersnaps vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingersnaps and Pineapple cake

  • Gingersnaps have more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, while Pineapple cake have more Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12733% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 4 times less Manganese than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 1.555mg of Manganese, while Pineapple cake contains 0.35mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.9%
Contains more IronIron +332.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~82mg

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +234.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +509.4%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.194g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 416kcal 319kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 3.5g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 74.7g 49.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 50.5g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 13mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 346mg 112mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 1.48mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Pineapple cake
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.087mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.31mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 82mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 2IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.35mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.156mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 1.19mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.202mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.034mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 26µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 2.915g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 5.194g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 3.282g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.043mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg 0.117mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.147mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg 0.264mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg 0.143mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg 0.074mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.173mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg 0.167mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg 0.081mg Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.464g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.