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

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The main differences between Chocolate chip cookie and Ricotta

  • Chocolate chip cookie is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Ricotta is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate chip cookie is 41% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 111 times more Manganese than Ricotta. Chocolate chip cookie contains 0.663mg of Manganese, while Ricotta contains 0.006mg.
  • Ricotta contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 +552.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +110.5%
Contains more Copper +1738.1%
Contains more Manganese +10950%
Contains more Calcium +444.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
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 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +552.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +110.5%
Contains more Copper +1738.1%
Contains more Manganese +10950%
Contains more Calcium +444.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
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 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +1814.5%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Water +1157.9%
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +1814.5%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Water +1157.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1079.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 58.2g 3.04g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 5.7g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 28.4g 12.98g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 58.2g 3.04g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 488kcal 174kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Sugar 0.27g Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 38mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 2.48mg 0.38mg Chocolate chip cookie
Magnesium 55mg 11mg Chocolate chip cookie
Phosphorus 100mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 221mg 105mg Chocolate chip cookie
Sodium 341mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.94mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.386mg 0.021mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.663mg 0.006mg Chocolate chip cookie
Selenium 11.2µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 594IU 445IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 139µg 120µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.013mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 0.104mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.213mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.043mg Chocolate chip cookie
Folate 33µg 12µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.191mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.391mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.214mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.106mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.27mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.279mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.123mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 70mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 14.071g 8.295g Ricotta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.241g 3.627g Chocolate chip cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 0.385g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate chip cookie Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

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

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