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

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Significant differences between chocolate chip cookie and crouton

  • Chocolate chip cookie has more copper and vitamin A; however, crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and iron.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily saturated fat needs 63% more than crouton.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +64.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +234.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.89mg

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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +330.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
~equal in Water ~5.5g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Crouton DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.071g 1.51g 57%
Selenium 11.2µg 37.5µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.623mg 37%
Fats 28.4g 6.6g 34%
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 5.439mg 25%
Copper 0.386mg 0.163mg 25%
Folate 33µg 132µg 25%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 1.273g 22%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Iron 2.48mg 4.08mg 20%
Sodium 341mg 698mg 16%
Vitamin A 139µg 0µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 3.059g 13%
Protein 5.7g 11.9g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.272mg 7%
Manganese 0.663mg 0.5mg 7%
Magnesium 55mg 31mg 6%
Carbs 58.2g 73.5g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.026mg 4%
Calories 488kcal 407kcal 4%
Calcium 38mg 76mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.429mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 221mg 124mg 3%
Phosphorus 100mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 58.2g 68.4g N/A
Zinc 0.94mg 0.89mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.561g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.