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

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The main differences between Chocolate chip cookie and Penne

  • Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Penne is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate chip cookie is 59% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 11 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. Chocolate chip cookie contains 4.541g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne contains 0.4g.
  • Penne contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Iron +210%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Calcium +134.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +17%
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +210%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Calcium +134.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Zinc +17%

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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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +610%
Contains more Carbs +246.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +1170.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.7
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% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +610%
Contains more Carbs +246.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +1170.2%
Equal in Protein - 5.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Penne Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 14.1g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5.7g 5.7g
Fats 28.4g 4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 16.8g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 488kcal 126kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 1.9g Chocolate chip cookie
Fiber 2.7g Penne
Calcium 38mg 89mg Penne
Iron 2.48mg 0.8mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 55mg 30mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 100mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 221mg 122mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 341mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 0.94mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 594IU 0IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B6 0.084mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 33µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Tryptophan 0.072mg Chocolate chip cookie
Threonine 0.191mg Chocolate chip cookie
Isoleucine 0.224mg Chocolate chip cookie
Leucine 0.391mg Chocolate chip cookie
Lysine 0.214mg Chocolate chip cookie
Methionine 0.106mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Chocolate chip cookie
Valine 0.279mg Chocolate chip cookie
Histidine 0.123mg Chocolate chip cookie
Cholesterol 70mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Saturated Fat 14.071g 2.3g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 1g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0.4g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate chip cookie Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.