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Chocolate chip cookie vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate chip cookie and clam?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B2, zinc, and manganese in clam is higher than in chocolate chip cookie.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4117% more.
  • Clam contains 75 times less saturated fat than chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate chip cookie contains 14.071g of saturated fat, while clam contains 0.188g.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index (27) than chocolate chip cookie (50).

We used Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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.
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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.2%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +471.4%

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +123512.5%
~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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +1356.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1034.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1016.5%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4691.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +722.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Clam
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 98.89µg 4117%
Selenium 11.2µg 64µg 96%
Saturated fat 14.071g 0.188g 63%
Fats 28.4g 1.95g 41%
Protein 5.7g 25.55g 40%
Sodium 341mg 1202mg 37%
Copper 0.386mg 0.688mg 34%
Phosphorus 100mg 338mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0.552g 27%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 22.1mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 0.172g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.426mg 19%
Carbs 58.2g 5.13g 18%
Calories 488kcal 148kcal 17%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.73mg 16%
Manganese 0.663mg 1mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 3.354mg 12%
Potassium 221mg 628mg 12%
Magnesium 55mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.68mg 8%
Calcium 38mg 92mg 5%
Vitamin A 139µg 171µg 4%
Iron 2.48mg 2.81mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.11mg 2%
Folate 33µg 29µg 1%
Cholesterol 70mg 67mg 1%
Net carbs 58.2g 5.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
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. Chocolate chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.