Gingersnaps vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gingersnaps and Wafer different?
- Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese, Iron, and Folate, however, Wafer is richer in Copper, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 37% higher.
- Gingersnaps contain 2 times more Calcium than Wafer. While Gingersnaps contain 77mg of Calcium, Wafer contains only 31mg.
- Gingersnaps have less Saturated Fat.
Cookies, gingersnaps and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
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 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
~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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~72.7g
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.865g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 416kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 5.6g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 14.2g |
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| Net carbs | 74.7g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 76.9g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 346mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 6.4mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 19.92g | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.305mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 0.55mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 501mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 1.555mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 5.1µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.235mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.451g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.365g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.372g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.155mg | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.212mg | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.38mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.263mg | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.248mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0.128mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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