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Chocolate chip cookie vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate chip cookie and peanut butter?

  • Peanut butter has more vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc than chocolate chip cookie.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 73% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has a higher glycemic index (50) than peanut butter (14).

We used Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +167%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.422mg

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.9%
Contains more WaterWater +363.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.6%
Contains more FatsFats +80.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.5%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +214.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176%

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 Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 13.112mg 73%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 61%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 12.535g 53%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 25.941g 44%
Manganese 0.663mg 1.665mg 44%
Fats 28.4g 51.36g 35%
Phosphorus 100mg 335mg 34%
Protein 5.7g 22.21g 33%
Magnesium 55mg 168mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.441mg 27%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Fiber 5g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 1.137mg 18%
Saturated fat 14.071g 10.325g 17%
Vitamin A 139µg 0µg 15%
Folate 33µg 87µg 14%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.51mg 14%
Sodium 341mg 17mg 14%
Selenium 11.2µg 4.1µg 13%
Carbs 58.2g 22.31g 12%
Choline 63mg 11%
Potassium 221mg 558mg 10%
Iron 2.48mg 1.74mg 9%
Calories 488kcal 598kcal 6%
Copper 0.386mg 0.422mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.192mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Calcium 38mg 49mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 58.2g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.