Wafer vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wafer and gingersnaps different?
- Wafer is higher in copper and phosphorus; however, gingersnaps are richer in manganese, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for gingersnaps is 37% higher.
- Wafer contains 2 times more zinc than gingersnaps. While wafer contains 1.09mg of zinc, gingersnaps contain only 0.55mg.
- Gingersnaps have less saturated fat.
Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
5.6 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
76.9 g
Water:
5.3 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
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Carbs
~76.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.372 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.696mg | 1.555mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 6.4mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 1.372g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.305mg | 18% |
| Folate | 47µg | 87µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 2.451g | 8% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 9.8g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.2g | 5% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.55mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 346mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 501mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 3.235mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 0.97mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 5.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.293mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 5.365g | 1% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 416kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5.1µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 76.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 74.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | 19.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingersnaps is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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