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

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The main differences between Chocolate chip cookie and Gingerbread

  • Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 50% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gingerbread. Chocolate chip cookie contains 139µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gingerbread contains 14µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Cake, gingerbread, 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 Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Calcium +86.8%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +45.5%
Equal in Sodium - 327
Equal in Manganese - 0.683
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +141%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Calcium +86.8%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Selenium +45.5%
Equal in Sodium - 327
Equal in Manganese - 0.683

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 +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Equal in Folate - 33
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Water +391.2%
Contains more Other +25%
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Water +391.2%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216

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 Gingerbread
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 49.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5.7g 3.9g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 28.4g 16.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 49.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 488kcal 356kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 38mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.48mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 55mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 100mg 54mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 221mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 341mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.94mg 0.39mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.386mg 0.195mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 11.2µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 594IU 48IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg 14µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.162mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 33µg
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.06µg Chocolate chip cookie
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.047mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg 0.124mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.151mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg 0.131mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg 0.08mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.195mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg 0.173mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg 0.087mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 70mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 14.071g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 7.124g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 4.216g 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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 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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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.