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Pumpernickel bread vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpernickel bread and Gingersnaps?

  • Pumpernickel bread is richer in Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 44% higher.
  • Pumpernickel bread has 5 times more Selenium than Gingersnaps. Pumpernickel bread has 24.5µg of Selenium, while Gingersnaps have 5.1µg.
  • Pumpernickel bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, pumpernickel 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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 ZincZinc +169.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +380.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more IronIron +123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~49mg
~equal in Copper ~0.305mg

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% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.235mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~87µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 +55.4%
Contains more WaterWater +615.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +216.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 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 -82.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +475.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 250kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 8.7g 5.6g Pumpernickel bread
Fats 3.1g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 41g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 47.5g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 54mg 49mg Pumpernickel bread
Calcium 68mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 208mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.87mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 0.53g 19.92g Pumpernickel bread
Fiber 6.5g 2.2g Pumpernickel bread
Copper 0.287mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 1.48mg 0.55mg Pumpernickel bread
Phosphorus 178mg 83mg Pumpernickel bread
Sodium 596mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.305mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 24.5µg 5.1µg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.2mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.293mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.38mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.098mg Pumpernickel bread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 93µg 87µg Pumpernickel bread
Choline 14.6mg 8.8mg Pumpernickel bread
Saturated Fat 0.437g 2.451g Pumpernickel bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.932g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 1.372g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.08mg Pumpernickel bread
Threonine 0.267mg 0.155mg Pumpernickel bread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.212mg Pumpernickel bread
Leucine 0.602mg 0.38mg Pumpernickel bread
Lysine 0.248mg 0.195mg Pumpernickel bread
Methionine 0.155mg 0.094mg Pumpernickel bread
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.263mg Pumpernickel bread
Valine 0.396mg 0.248mg Pumpernickel bread
Histidine 0.196mg 0.114mg Pumpernickel bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel 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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.014g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.