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Apple pie vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apple pie and chocolate chip cookie

  • Apple pie contains less copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, folate, and zinc than chocolate chip cookie.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 51% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in apple pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +685.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240%
Contains more IronIron +105%
Contains more CopperCopper +739.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +316.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +815.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +158.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.797g 14.071g 47%
Copper 0.046mg 0.386mg 38%
Fats 11g 28.4g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg 23%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.663mg 21%
Selenium 11.2µg 20%
Iron 1.21mg 2.48mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.541g 16%
Calories 237kcal 488kcal 13%
Vitamin A 29µg 139µg 12%
Magnesium 7mg 55mg 11%
Phosphorus 24mg 100mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 8.241g 10%
Carbs 34g 58.2g 8%
Protein 1.9g 5.7g 8%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.94mg 7%
Folate 4µg 33µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Potassium 65mg 221mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.184mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.259mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg 3%
Sodium 266mg 341mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 38mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.365mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.177mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 58.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Chocolate chip cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.