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Chocolate chip cookie vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate chip cookie and Saltine cracker

  • Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Copper, yet Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 69% more than Saltine cracker.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +166.2%
Contains more Iron +211.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Equal in Manganese - 0.637
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +92.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +166.2%
Contains more Iron +211.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Selenium +91.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.94
Equal in Manganese - 0.637

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Folate +275.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.085

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1675%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Equal in Other - 2.2
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +1675%
Contains more Water +67.6%
Contains more Protein +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.4%
Equal in Other - 2.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5703.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5703.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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 Saltine cracker
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
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 5.7g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 28.4g 1.6g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 488kcal 393kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 0.38g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Calcium 38mg 22mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 2.48mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 55mg 26mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 100mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 221mg 115mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 341mg 849mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.94mg
Copper 0.386mg 0.145mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg 0.637mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.2µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 594IU 0IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg 0µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Folate 33µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.191mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.391mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.214mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.106mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.279mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.123mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 14.071g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 0.142g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0.685g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.827g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.