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Biscuit vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between biscuits and chocolate chip cookie

  • Biscuits are richer in calcium, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate chip cookie is 49% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 6 times more calcium than chocolate chip cookie. Biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, while chocolate chip cookie contains 38mg.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 more CalciumCalcium +518.4%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.4%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.259mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.08µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more WaterWater +407%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more FatsFats +74.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.541g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Chocolate chip cookie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.324g 14.071g 44%
Copper 0.082mg 0.386mg 34%
Cholesterol 3mg 70mg 22%
Calcium 235mg 38mg 20%
Fats 16.3g 28.4g 19%
Selenium 19.5µg 11.2µg 15%
Vitamin A 139µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.184mg 14%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.663mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.365mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.177mg 10%
Sodium 580mg 341mg 10%
Phosphorus 164mg 100mg 9%
Magnesium 18mg 55mg 9%
Folate 61µg 33µg 7%
Calories 353kcal 488kcal 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Carbs 44.6g 58.2g 5%
Iron 2.9mg 2.48mg 5%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.94mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.084mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.541g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 8.241g 3%
Potassium 121mg 221mg 3%
Protein 7g 5.7g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.259mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 58.2g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.

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