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Saltine cracker vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saltine cracker and Gingersnaps different?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingersnaps is 40% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 4 times more Selenium than Gingersnaps. While Saltine cracker contains 21.4µg of Selenium, Gingersnaps contain only 5.1µg.
  • Gingersnaps have less Sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 IronIron +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
~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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +512.5%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%
~equal in Carbs ~76.9g
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3678.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 393kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 10.5g 5.6g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 79.6g 74.7g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 76.9g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 22mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 115mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 7.72mg 6.4mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 19.92g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.2g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.94mg 0.55mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 83mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.637mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 21.4µg 5.1µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.293mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 3.235mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.38mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.5µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 87µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 8.8mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.451g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.372g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.08mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.155mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.212mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.38mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.195mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.094mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.263mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.248mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.114mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.