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Gingersnaps vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingersnaps and Saltine cracker different?

  • Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese, and Copper, however, Saltine cracker is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 40% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 10 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Gingersnaps contain 2.451g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.

Cookies, gingersnaps and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.6%

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.39mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +512.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
~equal in Carbs ~82.3g
~equal in Other ~2.2g

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3678.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 416kcal 393kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 9.8g 1.6g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 74.7g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 76.9g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 49mg 26mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 22mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 115mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 19.92g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.305mg 0.145mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 83mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 501mg 849mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.12mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.637mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.085mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 87µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 8.8mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.451g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 0.142g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.685g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.155mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.38mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.195mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.094mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.248mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.114mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.