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Gingersnaps vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gingersnaps and Yellow cake

  • Gingersnaps have more Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Manganese is 58% more.
  • Gingersnaps contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. Gingersnaps contain 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Yellow cake contains 0.043mg.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, gingersnaps and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 Calcium +140.6%
Contains more Iron +215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +600.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Contains more Calcium +140.6%
Contains more Iron +215.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145%
Contains more Potassium +85%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +600.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +904%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +904%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Water +322.3%
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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +77.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Water +322.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.6%
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Yellow cake Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 53.86g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 3.16g Gingersnaps
Fats 9.8g 17.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 76.9g 55.36g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 379kcal Gingersnaps
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 19.92g 39.22g Gingersnaps
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Gingersnaps
Calcium 77mg 32mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.03mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 20mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 83mg 138mg Yellow cake
Potassium 346mg 187mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 501mg 310mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.55mg 0.42mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.305mg 0.159mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 0.222mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 5.9µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 2IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.97mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.043mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.093mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 0.8mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.165mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Folate 87µg 22µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 1.313g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 5.793g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 4.728g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingersnaps Yellow cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Gingersnaps
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.342g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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