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Pineapple cake vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pineapple cake and Gingersnaps

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Gingersnaps has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 12733% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 2 times less Selenium than Pineapple cake. Pineapple cake contains 9.4µg of Selenium, while Gingersnaps contain 5.1µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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 +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Selenium +84.3%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +276.9%
Contains more Potassium +208.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +250.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 83
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Selenium +84.3%
Contains more Iron +332.4%
Contains more Magnesium +276.9%
Contains more Potassium +208.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +250.6%
Contains more Manganese +344.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 83

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 A +12550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +234.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
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 A +12550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +234.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.5%
Contains more Water +509.4%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Contains more Other +50%
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +23.5%
Contains more Water +509.4%
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Carbs +52.3%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.365
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.365

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 3.5g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 12.1g 9.8g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 319kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 120mg 77mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 13mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 82mg 83mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 112mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 319mg 501mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Copper 0.087mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.35mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 9.4µg 5.1µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 2IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 26µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.117mg 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.264mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.143mg 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.074mg 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.167mg 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.081mg 0.114mg Gingersnaps
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.915g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 1.372g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Gingersnaps
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.464g)
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 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 ($)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.