Gingersnaps vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gingersnaps and shortcake different?
- Gingersnaps are richer in manganese, iron, copper, folate, magnesium, and potassium, while shortcake is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Gingersnaps cover your daily need for manganese, 53% more than shortcake.
- Gingersnaps contain 4 times more copper than shortcake. Gingersnaps contain 0.305mg of copper, while shortcake contains 0.076mg.
Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +206.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +301.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +371.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +435.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
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Protein
~6.1g
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
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.33mg | 53% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 2.54mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.076mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 5.1µg | 17µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 3.632g | 15% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 205mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 143mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.311mg | 9% |
| Folate | 87µg | 53µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 76.9g | 48.5g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 14.2g | 7% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.451g | 3.772g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 2.573mg | 4% |
| Calories | 416kcal | 346kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.248mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.365g | 6.045g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.272mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.6g | 6.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.7g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 501mg | 506mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.14mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.321g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)
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.