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Muffin vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Gingersnaps?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, and Choline, yet Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 64% higher.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cookies, gingersnaps types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186%
Contains more IronIron +392.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +408.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.3%

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.
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1468%
Contains more CholineCholine +951.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +64%
Contains more WaterWater +370.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.1%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +490.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 375kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 4.49g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 16.07g 9.8g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 53g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 44mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 121mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 1.3mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 31.47g 19.92g Gingersnaps
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.06mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.37mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 83mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 501mg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.97mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 8.2µg 5.1µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.38mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 2.5µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.2g Gingersnaps
Choline 92.5mg 8.8mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.372g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.181mg 0.155mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.212mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.38mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg 0.195mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.094mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.263mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg 0.248mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg 0.114mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Gingersnaps
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Muffin
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.