Gingersnaps vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between Gingersnaps and Shortbread
- Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Shortbread have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 51% higher.
- Shortbread has 4 times less Potassium than Gingersnaps. Gingersnaps have 346mg of Potassium, while Shortbread has 88mg.
- Shortbread is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +492.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +238.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +340% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.37g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +506.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 416kcal | 514kcal |
|
| Protein | 5.6g | 5.37g |
|
| Fats | 9.8g | 26.22g |
|
| Net carbs | 74.7g | 62.48g |
|
| Carbs | 76.9g | 63.78g |
|
| Magnesium | 49mg | 14mg |
|
| Calcium | 77mg | 13mg |
|
| Potassium | 346mg | 88mg |
|
| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.98mg |
|
| Sugar | 19.92g | 21.65g |
|
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.3g |
|
| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.09mg |
|
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.49mg |
|
| Starch | 40.47g |
|
|
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 66mg |
|
| Sodium | 501mg | 353mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 1IU |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 2.44mg |
|
| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.393mg |
|
| Selenium | 5.1µg | 6.2µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.353mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.314mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 3.275mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.321mg |
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.071mg |
|
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 11µg |
|
| Folate | 87µg | 81µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
|
|
| Choline | 8.8mg | 0.9mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 8.105g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 6.708g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 8.326g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.155mg |
|
|
| Isoleucine | 0.212mg |
|
|
| Leucine | 0.38mg |
|
|
| Lysine | 0.195mg |
|
|
| Methionine | 0.094mg |
|
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg |
|
|
| Valine | 0.248mg |
|
|
| Histidine | 0.114mg |
|
|
| Fructose | 0.3g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
|
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
|
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
|
|
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.