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Chocolate chip cookie vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate chip cookie and ice cream

  • Chocolate chip cookie has more copper, iron, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, ice cream is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need for copper, 40% more than ice cream.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 83 times more manganese than ice cream. While chocolate chip cookie has 0.663mg of manganese, ice cream has only 0.008mg.
  • Ice cream has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of ice cream is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +292.9%
Contains more IronIron +2655.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1578.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8187.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1076.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +387.5%

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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.9%
Contains more FatsFats +158.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.6%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more WaterWater +970.2%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +904.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Ice cream DV% diff.
Copper 0.386mg 0.023mg 40%
Saturated fat 14.071g 6.79g 33%
Iron 2.48mg 0.09mg 30%
Manganese 0.663mg 0.008mg 28%
Fats 28.4g 11g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0.452g 27%
Selenium 11.2µg 1.8µg 17%
Calories 488kcal 207kcal 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 2.969g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.39µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.041mg 12%
Carbs 58.2g 23.6g 12%
Sodium 341mg 80mg 11%
Magnesium 55mg 14mg 10%
Cholesterol 70mg 44mg 9%
Calcium 38mg 128mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 0.116mg 8%
Folate 33µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.581mg 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.24mg 5%
Protein 5.7g 3.5g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.048mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin A 139µg 118µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Potassium 221mg 199mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Phosphorus 100mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 58.2g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate chip cookie Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.281g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.