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Gingersnaps vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingersnaps and Pop tarts different?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Calcium, while Pop tarts are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Pop tarts.

Cookies, gingersnaps and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types were used 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 11% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +206.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.2%
Contains more IronIron +82.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~88mg

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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~80µg

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% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +101.7%
Contains more FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +135.8%

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 416kcal 412kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 4.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 74.7g 67.31g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 68.41g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 16mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 24mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 95mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 3.5mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 30.9g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.15mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Phosphorus 83mg 88mg Pop tarts
Sodium 501mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 2IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 80µg Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 4.81g Pop tarts
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Pop tarts
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
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.431g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 ($)
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

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.