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Cheese sandwich vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese sandwich and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate chip cookie has more Copper.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 5 times less Calcium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie contains 38mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate chip cookie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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 +436.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +282%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +117%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Copper +141.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +282%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +117%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Copper +141.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Magnesium - 55
Equal in Zinc - 0.94

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 C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +736.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +736.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Water +78.1%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Water +78.1%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.8%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 9.8g 5.7g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 58.2g
Calories 497kcal 488kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 38mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.48mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 382mg 100mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 221mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.87mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.16mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 1.083mg 0.663mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 11.2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.184mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.177mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.365mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.259mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.084mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 33µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.08µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.072mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.191mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.224mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.391mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.214mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.106mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.27mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.279mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.123mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 70mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 14.071g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 8.241g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.541g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Chocolate chip cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.