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Protein bread vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Protein bread and Gingersnaps

  • Protein bread has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Gingersnaps are higher in Iron.
  • Protein bread covers your daily Selenium needs 51% more than Gingersnaps.
  • Gingersnaps contain 3 times less Zinc than Protein bread. Protein bread contains 1.82mg of Zinc, while Gingersnaps contain 0.55mg.
  • Protein bread has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +32.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +545.1%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
~equal in Potassium ~346mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.555mg

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.
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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
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 AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 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 ProteinProtein +116.1%
Contains more WaterWater +654.7%
Contains more FatsFats +345.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2831.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 245kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 12.1g 5.6g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 40.8g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 43.8g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 65mg 49mg Protein bread
Calcium 124mg 77mg Protein bread
Potassium 322mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 4.15mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 1.44g 19.92g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 2.2g Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.305mg Protein bread
Zinc 1.82mg 0.55mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 185mg 83mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 501mg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 2IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.472mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 32.9µg 5.1µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.2mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.293mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 3.235mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.38mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 116µg 87µg Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg 8.8mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 2.451g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 1.372g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.08mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.155mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.212mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.38mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.195mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.094mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.263mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.248mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.114mg Protein bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Protein bread 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
32%
Protein bread
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.