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English muffins vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffins and Chocolate chip cookie?

  • English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 4 times less Calcium than English muffins. English muffins have 163mg of Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie has 38mg.
  • English muffins are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types in this comparison.

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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 +328.9%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +129.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Copper +185.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +328.9%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +129.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.8%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Copper +185.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Folate +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Folate +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Water +664.2%
Contains more Fats +1580.5%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +17%
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +55.6%
Contains more Water +664.2%
Contains more Fats +1580.5%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2051.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.8%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2051.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 8.87g 5.7g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 44.17g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 227kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 38mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.48mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 92mg 100mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 109mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 425mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 1.05mg 0.94mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.505mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 22.4µg 11.2µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.184mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.177mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.365mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.259mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 94µg 33µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.072mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.191mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.224mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.391mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg 0.214mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.106mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.27mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.279mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.123mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 14.071g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins Chocolate chip cookie
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
32%
English muffins
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
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.

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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.