Chocolate chip cookie vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate chip cookie and carrot cake
- Chocolate chip cookie has more copper, magnesium, and iron; however, carrot cake is richer in phosphorus, calcium, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated Fat needs 63% more than carrot cake.
- Carrot cake contains less cholesterol.
- Chocolate chip cookie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50, while the glycemic index of carrot cake is 37.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.
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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 | +587.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +672% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +352.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +224.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
28.4 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
5.7 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.541 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 488kcal | 415kcal |
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| Protein | 5.7g | 5.1g |
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| Fats | 28.4g | 9.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.2g | 79.2g |
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| Carbs | 58.2g | 79.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 221mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.386mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 341mg | 567mg |
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| Vitamin A | 594IU | 1930IU |
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| Vitamin A | 139µg | 97µg |
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| Manganese | 0.663mg | 0.528mg |
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| Selenium | 11.2µg | 14.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.184mg | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.365mg | 2.205mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.04µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 67µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.071g | 1.472g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.241g | 4.036g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.541g | 3.702g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.391mg | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.106mg | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.279mg | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.123mg | 0.109mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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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
17%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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