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

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Summary of differences between chocolate chip cookie and nutmeg

  • Chocolate chip cookie has more selenium; however, nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for manganese, 97% more than chocolate chip cookie.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.4%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.4%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.299mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%
~equal in Protein ~5.84g
~equal in Water ~6.23g

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +155.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1197.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.663mg 2.9mg 97%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Copper 0.386mg 1.027mg 71%
Saturated fat 14.071g 25.94g 54%
Magnesium 55mg 183mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0.35g 28%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 11.2µg 1.6µg 17%
Phosphorus 100mg 213mg 16%
Calcium 38mg 184mg 15%
Vitamin A 139µg 5µg 15%
Sodium 341mg 16mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.346mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 3.22g 13%
Fats 28.4g 36.31g 12%
Folate 33µg 76µg 11%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.15mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.057mg 9%
Iron 2.48mg 3.04mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 5%
Potassium 221mg 350mg 4%
Carbs 58.2g 49.29g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Calories 488kcal 525kcal 2%
Protein 5.7g 5.84g 0%
Net carbs 58.2g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 1.299mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 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 Nutmeg
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%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.869g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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