Cashew vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cashew and chocolate chip cookie
- Cashew is higher than chocolate chip cookie in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 201% more than chocolate chip cookie.
- Cashew contains 6 times more zinc than chocolate chip cookie. While cashew contains 5.78mg of zinc, chocolate chip cookie contains only 0.94mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cashew is lower.
- The glycemic index of cashew is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +430.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +468.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +493% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +396.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.8% |
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Water
~5.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
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 | -44.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.386mg | 201% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 100mg | 70% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 55mg | 56% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 2.48mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.94mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.663mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 8.241g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 14.071g | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.084mg | 26% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 5.7g | 25% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 28.4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 4.541g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.184mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 11.2µg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 139µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 341mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Potassium | 660mg | 221mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.259mg | 12% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 58.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.177mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 488kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 1.365mg | 2% |
| Folate | 25µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 58.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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