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Chocolate cake vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate cake and Chocolate chip cookie different?

  • Chocolate chip cookie has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Chocolate cake.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 43% higher.
  • Chocolate cake contains 2 times more Calcium than Chocolate chip cookie. While Chocolate cake contains 60mg of Calcium, Chocolate chip cookie contains only 38mg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.

Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter 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 Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +136.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Sodium - 341
Equal in Selenium - 11.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +71.9%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +86.5%
Contains more Manganese +136.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Sodium - 341
Equal in Selenium - 11.2

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 B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 B2 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +328.1%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Water +328.1%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5.3g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 15.1g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 53.4g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 371kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 38mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 32mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 106mg 100mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 315mg 341mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.207mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.28mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.9µg 11.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.177mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.259mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 27µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.202mg 0.191mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.224mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.391mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg 0.214mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.106mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.283mg 0.279mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 58mg 70mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 14.071g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.003g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
15%
Chocolate cake
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.