Gingersnaps vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between gingersnaps and taco shells
- Gingersnaps have more iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, taco shells are richer in phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and magnesium.
- Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for iron is 60% more.
- Gingersnaps contain 4 times more vitamin B2 than taco shells. Gingersnaps contain 0.293mg of vitamin B2, while taco shells contain 0.08mg.
- Gingersnaps contain less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Taco shells, baked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +49.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
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 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +244% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +239.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 1.64mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.56mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 5.495g | 27% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.113mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 233mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 2.451g | 7.105g | 21% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 6.7g | 18% |
| Fats | 9.8g | 21.79g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.55mg | 1.61mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 1.867mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 324mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.203mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 87µg | 69µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 8.6µg | 5% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 29.9mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.365g | 6.935g | 4% |
| Carbs | 76.9g | 63.49g | 4% |
| Calories | 416kcal | 476kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 6.41g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.1µg | 4.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.7g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
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
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.5% |
