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Pastry vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastry and Gingersnaps different?

  • Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin K, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingersnaps is 48% higher.
  • Pastry contains 6 times more Vitamin K than Gingersnaps. While Pastry contains 16.1µg of Vitamin K, Gingersnaps contain only 2.5µg.
  • Gingersnaps have less Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cookies, gingersnaps 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 less Sodium -50.3%
Contains more Selenium +374.5%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +467.2%
Contains more Copper +167.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains less Sodium -50.3%
Contains more Selenium +374.5%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +206.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Potassium +467.2%
Contains more Copper +167.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.55

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +544%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.293
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +544%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.293

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +288.8%
Contains more Water +60.4%
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +140%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +288.8%
Contains more Water +60.4%
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Other +140%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 7.3g 5.6g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 9.8g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 551kcal 416kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 19.92g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 10mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.56mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 16mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 60mg 83mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 61mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 249mg 501mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.114mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.488mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 24.2µg 5.1µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.2mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.235mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 78µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 16.1µg 2.5µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.08mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.155mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.212mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.38mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.129mg 0.094mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.263mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.248mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.114mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 5.365g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.372g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Gingersnaps
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Pastry
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.192g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.