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

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A recap on differences between chocolate chip cookie and saffron

  • Saffron is higher than chocolate chip cookie in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1206% more than chocolate chip cookie.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate chip cookie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +680.1%
Contains more IronIron +347.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4184.8%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1102.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +385.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%
Contains more OtherOther +172.5%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1821%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate chip cookie Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.663mg 28.408mg 1206%
Iron 2.48mg 11.1mg 108%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 1.01mg 71%
Saturated fat 14.071g 1.586g 57%
Magnesium 55mg 264mg 50%
Potassium 221mg 1724mg 44%
Fats 28.4g 5.85g 35%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Phosphorus 100mg 252mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.241g 0.429g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.541g 2.067g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Folate 33µg 93µg 15%
Vitamin A 139µg 27µg 12%
Protein 5.7g 11.43g 11%
Selenium 11.2µg 5.6µg 10%
Calories 488kcal 310kcal 9%
Sodium 341mg 148mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.267mg 7%
Calcium 38mg 111mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.184mg 0.115mg 6%
Copper 0.386mg 0.328mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 58.2g 65.37g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.365mg 1.46mg 1%
Zinc 0.94mg 1.09mg 1%
Net carbs 58.2g 61.47g N/A
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
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate chip cookie Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Chocolate chip cookie
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.485g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.