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Puff pastry vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Puff pastry and Chocolate chip cookie different?

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 43% higher.
  • Puff pastry contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate chip cookie. While Puff pastry contains 3.8mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate chip cookie contains only 1.365mg.
  • Puff pastry has less Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter are the varieties 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 less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Selenium +118.8%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Magnesium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +256.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Selenium +118.8%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Magnesium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +256.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +235.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.48

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 B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +59300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B1 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +59300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Other +100%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +29.8%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.241
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +389.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.241

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 7.4g 5.7g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 28.4g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 558kcal 488kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Iron 2.6mg 2.48mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 60mg 100mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 62mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 253mg 341mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.115mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.495mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 24.5µg 11.2µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.184mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.177mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.365mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.259mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 55µg 33µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.072mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.191mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.224mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.391mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.106mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.27mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.279mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.123mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 14.071g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 8.241g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 4.541g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.569g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.