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Cheese sandwich vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese sandwich and Chocolate chip cookie

  • Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate chip cookie has more Copper.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 5 times less Calcium than Cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of Calcium, while Chocolate chip cookie contains 38mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate chip cookie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +436.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~55mg
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.94mg

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 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 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% 36% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +736.6%
~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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 ProteinProtein +71.9%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more FatsFats +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +78.1%
~equal in Carbs ~58.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 -70.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Calories 497kcal 488kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 5.7g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.2mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 55.1g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 58.2g
Cholesterol 7mg 70mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 204mg 38mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 221mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.48mg Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.87mg 0.94mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 382mg 100mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 341mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 71IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 21µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 1.083mg 0.663mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 11.2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.184mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.177mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.365mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.259mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.084mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.08µg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 33µg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 14.071g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 8.241g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.541g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.072mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.191mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.224mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.391mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.214mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.106mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.27mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.279mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.123mg Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheese sandwich Chocolate chip cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
17%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.942g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.