Gingersnaps vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gingersnaps and potato flour
- Gingersnaps have more iron, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, and copper; however, potato flour is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Gingersnaps cover your daily iron needs 63% more than potato flour.
- Potato flour contains 9 times less sodium than gingersnaps. Gingersnaps contain 501mg of sodium, while potato flour contains 55mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Potato flour.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +363.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +396.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +363.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +474.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +684.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +348.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
83.1 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
3.14 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2782.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.8% |
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Carbs
~83.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66962.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +814.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 1.38mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.313mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.769mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 1001mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 55mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.051mg | 19% |
| Folate | 87µg | 25µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 5.9g | 15% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 0.34g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.365g | 0.008g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.197mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 168mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.451g | 0.09g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 0.15g | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.1µg | 1.1µg | 7% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 39.5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 416kcal | 357kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 6.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.228mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.474mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 3.507mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 76.9g | 83.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.7g | 77.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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 ($)
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.