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Chocolate chip cookie vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate chip cookie and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less copper, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 70% more.
  • Brown sugar is lower in saturated fat.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than chocolate chip cookie.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Sugars, brown.

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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% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more IronIron +249.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +721.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +935.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%

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.
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% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4650%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +325.4%
Contains more OtherOther +344.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Brown sugar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.071g 0g 64%
Fats 28.4g 0g 44%
Copper 0.386mg 0.047mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0g 30%
Manganese 0.663mg 0.064mg 26%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Iron 2.48mg 0.71mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 0g 21%
Selenium 11.2µg 1.2µg 18%
Vitamin A 139µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 100mg 4mg 14%
Sodium 341mg 28mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0mg 14%
Carbs 58.2g 98.09g 13%
Protein 5.7g 0.12g 11%
Magnesium 55mg 9mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 0.11mg 8%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.03mg 8%
Folate 33µg 1µg 8%
Calories 488kcal 380kcal 5%
Calcium 38mg 83mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 221mg 133mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.132mg 3%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 58.2g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate chip cookie Brown sugar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.071g)
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.