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

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How are Chocolate chip cookie and Pound cake different?

  • Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 46% more than Pound cake.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 9 times more Copper than Pound cake. Chocolate chip cookie contains 0.386mg of Copper, while Pound cake contains 0.042mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were 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 Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +819%
Contains more Manganese +502.7%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +587.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.6%
Contains more Copper +819%
Contains more Manganese +502.7%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%

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 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +103.4%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Water +353.9%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +103.4%
Contains more Other +30.7%
Contains more Water +353.9%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 53.04g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5.7g 5g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 28.4g 13.96g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 53.64g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 488kcal 353kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 38mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2.48mg 1.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 55mg 8mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 100mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 221mg 149mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 341mg 377mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.43mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.386mg 0.042mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg 0.11mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.2µg 5µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 594IU 241IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg 70µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.173mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.036mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 33µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.041mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.204mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.214mg 0.198mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.239mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg 0.249mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg 0.117mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 70mg 66mg Pound cake
Trans Fat 0.192g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 14.071g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 3.02g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 3.419g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Pound cake
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%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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