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

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Important differences between Caramel and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Caramel has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Chocolate chip cookie has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • Caramel has 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate chip cookie. Caramel has 0.3µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate chip cookie has 0.08µg.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels 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 +263.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Iron +1671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +223.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +2044.4%
Contains more Manganese +5927.3%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Equal in Potassium - 221
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +263.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Iron +1671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +223.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.6%
Contains more Copper +2044.4%
Contains more Manganese +5927.3%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Equal in Potassium - 221

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +822.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +725%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +822.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +725%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +250.6%
Contains more Other +11.1%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +32.3%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +250.6%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +434.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +434.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 77g 58.2g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 5.7g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 8.1g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 77g 58.2g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 65.5g Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 138mg 38mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 2.48mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 17mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 114mg 100mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 221mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 245mg 341mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.018mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.011mg 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 1.8µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 42IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.177mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.259mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 4µg 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.08µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.192mg 0.191mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.224mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.391mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.214mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.106mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.285mg 0.279mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 7mg 70mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 14.071g Caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 8.241g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.595g)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.