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

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Significant differences between Chocolate chip cookie and Gingersnaps

  • Chocolate chip cookie has more Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Copper, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Gingersnaps.

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

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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 Magnesium +12.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +119.6%
Contains more Calcium +102.6%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Selenium +119.6%
Contains more Calcium +102.6%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Potassium +56.6%
Contains more Manganese +134.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +29600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +29600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +189.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
Equal in Water - 5.3
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +189.8%
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
Equal in Water - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%

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 Gingersnaps
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.7g 5.6g Chocolate chip cookie
Fats 28.4g 9.8g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 488kcal 416kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 19.92g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 2.2g Gingersnaps
Calcium 38mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.48mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 55mg 49mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 100mg 83mg Chocolate chip cookie
Potassium 221mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 341mg 501mg Chocolate chip cookie
Zinc 0.94mg 0.55mg Chocolate chip cookie
Copper 0.386mg 0.305mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 11.2µg 5.1µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 594IU 2IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg 0µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 33µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.191mg 0.155mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.212mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg 0.38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg 0.195mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg 0.094mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.263mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg 0.248mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg 0.114mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 14.071g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 5.365g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 1.372g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate chip cookie Gingersnaps
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
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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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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.