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Chocolate chip cookie vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate chip cookie and pound cake different?

  • Chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper, manganese, iron, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin A, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate chip cookie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 46% more than pound cake.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 9 times more copper than pound cake. Chocolate chip cookie contains 0.386mg of copper, while pound cake contains 0.042mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.

Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used in this article.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +587.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +819%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +502.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.173mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +103.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%
Contains more WaterWater +353.9%
~equal in Carbs ~53.64g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Pound cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.071g 4.811g 42%
Copper 0.386mg 0.042mg 38%
Manganese 0.663mg 0.11mg 24%
Fats 28.4g 13.96g 22%
Threonine 0.191mg 153mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 3.02g 13%
Iron 2.48mg 1.48mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.36µg 12%
Magnesium 55mg 8mg 11%
Selenium 11.2µg 5µg 11%
Vitamin A 139µg 70µg 8%
Calories 488kcal 353kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 3.419g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.249mg 6%
Phosphorus 100mg 140mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.485mg 5%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.43mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.036mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Sodium 341mg 377mg 2%
Folate 33µg 42µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 1.615mg 2%
Carbs 58.2g 53.64g 2%
Potassium 221mg 149mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Protein 5.7g 5g 1%
Calcium 38mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.173mg 1%
Cholesterol 70mg 66mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 58.2g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.391mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.106mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.279mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.123mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.