Chocolate cake vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chocolate cake and Chocolate chip cookie different?
- Chocolate chip cookie has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Chocolate cake.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 43% higher.
- Chocolate cake contains 2 times more Calcium than Chocolate chip cookie. While Chocolate cake contains 60mg of Calcium, Chocolate chip cookie contains only 38mg.
- Chocolate cake has less Saturated Fat.
Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +324.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +328.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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Protein
~5.7g
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Carbs
~58.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | -61.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 488kcal |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 28.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 58.2g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 58.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 70mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 221mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.48mg |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.386mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 341mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 594IU |
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| Vitamin A | 139µg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.663mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 11.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 1.365mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.08µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 14.071g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 8.241g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 4.541g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.224mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.391mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.106mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.27mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.279mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.123mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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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
19%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)
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.