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

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The main differences between Chocolate chip cookie and Biscuit

  • Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, and Manganese, yet Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 49% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 23 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Chocolate chip cookie contains 70mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +370.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%
Contains more Calcium +518.4%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +370.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%
Contains more Calcium +518.4%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08
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%
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% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +407%
Contains more Other +60%
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +407%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.163
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.163

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 43.1g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5.7g 7g Biscuit
Fats 28.4g 16.3g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 44.6g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 488kcal 353kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 2.18g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 38mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.48mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 55mg 18mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 100mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 221mg 121mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 341mg 580mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.54mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.386mg 0.082mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg 0.378mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.2µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 594IU 82IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.035mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 33µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.191mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.391mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.214mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.106mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.279mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.123mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 70mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 14.071g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 6.93g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 4.163g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate chip cookie Biscuit
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.