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

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The main differences between Biscuit and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Biscuit is 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 from Chocolate chip cookie is 49% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 6 times more Calcium than Chocolate chip cookie. Biscuit contains 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.
Contains more Calcium +518.4%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +370.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +518.4%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains more Selenium +74.1%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Copper +370.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.259
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 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 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +624.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.259
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +407%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
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 Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +407%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Fats +74.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.541
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.541

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 Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 7g 5.7g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 44.6g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 353kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 2.18g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 38mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.48mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 164mg 100mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 580mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.54mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.082mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.378mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 19.5µg 11.2µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.184mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.177mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.365mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.259mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 61µg 33µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.08µg
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.072mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.191mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.224mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.391mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.214mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.106mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.27mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.279mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.123mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 70mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 14.071g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Biscuit 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
25%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.